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Euro London Appointments are partnering with a leading international law firm to recruit a fluent German and English‑speaking Legal Assistant for their Zurich office. This is a part‑time (4 days per week) maternity cover position supporting 1–2 Partners and a small team of Associates across a broad range of responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for a multilingual Legal Assistant looking to bring their experience to a global, high‑performing environment.
Job Responsibility:
Welcoming clients, coordinating meetings, and supporting a variety of administrative tasks
Managing Partner diaries and scheduling
Organising business travel and related arrangements
Providing day‑to‑day administrative and organisational support to the legal team
Drafting and managing correspondence in German and English, with the ability to convey legal information clearly
Preparing, formatting and sending legal documents, letters, emails and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Assisting with time recording, billing and expense processes
Requirements:
Fluency in German and English (written and spoken)
Minimum of 3 years’ Legal Assistant experience within a law firm or legal department
Previous experience supporting Swiss lawyers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Resilient, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Nice to have:
French is an advantage
What we offer:
Join a prestigious global law firm and gain valuable international experience
Central Zurich location
Join a collaborative, supportive and high‑performing team