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Legal Assistant / Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte (m/w/d)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Düsseldorf

AI generated summary

  • You have at least 3 years' experience in an international law firm, are a trained legal assistant, fluent in English and German, and possess strong organizational skills and independence.
  • You will draft and edit legal documents, coordinate meetings and travel, manage deadlines, maintain databases, and handle client files and billing independently.

Requirements

  • Idealerweise bringst Du mind. 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung als Assistant einer internationalen Wirtschaftskanzlei mit
  • Du hast eine Ausbildung als Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte:r abgeschlossen
  • Neben der deutschen Sprache beherrschst Du fließend die englische Sprache
  • Du bist ein Organisationstalent und arbeitest gerne selbstständig, zuverlässig und genau
  • Last but not least: Du hast Freude daran, Dich und Dein Können für unseren gemeinsamen Erfolg einzubringen

Responsibilities

  • Du erstellst und bearbeitest gerichtlichen und außergerichtlichen Schriftverkehr in Deutsch und Englisch
  • Du koordinierst Termine und Dienstreisen und behältst den Überblick über anstehende Meetings
  • Du bereitest Dokumente vor und nach und unterstützt bei der Erstellung von Präsentationen
  • Du übernimmst allgemeine Assistenzaufgaben wie das Dokumenten- und Fristenmanagement und hältst unsere Datenbank auf dem aktuellsten Stand
  • Du führst selbstständig die Mandatsakten und erstellst die Abrechnung der Mandate

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Legal Assistant / Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte (m/w/d).

Where is this position located?

This position is located in Düsseldorf.

What type of employment is offered for this job?

The job is offered in full-time employment.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include creating and editing legal correspondence in German and English, coordinating appointments and business trips, preparing documents and presentations, managing documents and deadlines, and independently maintaining client files and billing.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have completed vocational training as a Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte:r and ideally possess at least three years of experience as an assistant in an international law firm. Additionally, fluency in German and English is required.

What personal attributes are sought in a candidate?

The ideal candidate will be organized, self-reliant, reliable, and precise, and will enjoy contributing their skills for the collective success of the team.

Are there any benefits offered with this position?

Yes, the position offers an attractive salary package, benefits such as a company pay for the Deutschlandticket, flexible working hours, and the possibility of set home-office days.

What kind of work environment can one expect at Fieldfisher?

Fieldfisher offers an innovative and open-minded work environment with flat hierarchies and a strong emphasis on teamwork, support, and mutual respect.

How does Fieldfisher approach professional development?

Fieldfisher actively supports the development of individual strengths alongside professional expertise, creating opportunities for skill enhancement and personal growth.

What is the work culture like at Fieldfisher?

The work culture is characterized by openness, appreciation, and camaraderie among colleagues, with a focus on achieving the right results for clients.

A law firm built around people

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1989
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Fieldfisher is an enterprising European law firm built around people. We have market-leading practices in our four key sectors of energy and natural resources, technology, financial services and life sciences. Fieldfisher helps clients keep pace with an unpredictable and continually evolving world, with a sector-diverse team of specialist dispute resolution lawyers on hand to assist with conflicts, whatever the size or subject matter. Our network spans over 1,500 people across 25 international offices, all of which offer clients highly commercial, pragmatic advice. We are based in Belgium, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK and the US. Fieldfisher was highly commended for its approach to legal services in the European FT Innovative Lawyers Awards 2019.

Culture & Values

  • Putting People First means colleagues, clients and communities at the forefront of all we do, wherever we are, whoever we are.

  • Embracing ESG means we collectively recognise our role in leaving things better than we found them.

  • Collaboration as the catalyst for success, means it is up to all of us to do the right thing, at the right time in the right way.

Benefits

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Dental insurance*

  • Discounted gym memberships

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Eye tests

  • Flu vaccination

  • Health cash plan*

  • Private medical insurance (incl. dependents)*