Partner and Team Assistant – Litigation Team

Euro London

Partner and team assistant working for an international law firm in litigation. Responsible for managing cases and supporting the team with various administrative tasks.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeDüsseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSenior💰 €45,000 - €60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently organize and manage the secretariat
Maintain structured case files as well as document and records management
Prepare, format and revise legal filings, presentations and client documents
Prepare client matter setups and assist with fee agreements
Handle professional correspondence in German and English
Record time entries and support client billing processes
Organize appointments, meetings and business travel, including expense reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successfully completed vocational training, ideally as a legal assistant (Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte) or equivalent qualification
Initial experience in an assistant role, ideally at a commercial law firm or in an international environment
Structured, reliable and self-directed working style
Professional demeanor and strong service orientation
Team player with excellent communication skills
Very good written and spoken German and English
Confident user of MS Office with strong document formatting skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exciting international work environment with challenging mandates
Modern offices in a central location in Düsseldorf
Collegial, appreciative team with a high level of professionalism
Permanent position & attractive remuneration package
Additional benefits (e.g. bike leasing, corporate benefits)
Health and fitness offerings
Regular team and staff events

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Hard Skills & Tools

Document ManagementLegal Filings PreparationClient Document FormattingTime Entry RecordingFee Agreement AssistanceExpense Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Service OrientationExcellent Communication SkillsTeam PlayerStructured Working StyleReliable

Certifications

Vocational Training as Legal Assistant