Legal and Compliance Paralegal

King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape. King & Spalding is seeking an exceptional Legal Practice Assistant to join the LPA team in the London office. This is a high-quality legal support role providing proactive administrative, organisational and practice support to partners, associates and wider practice groups in a fast-paced international law firm environment. Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, itineraries, meeting rooms, catering and related arrangements. Prepare, format, proofread and amend legal documents, correspondence, presentations, reports and other materials using firm templates, Litera and house style to ensure work is accurate, consistent and professionally presented. Support legal document and matter-related tasks, including mark-ups, red-lining, comparisons, PDF conversion, bundling, indexing, and electronic filing, coordinating with the Atlanta Resource Centre where appropriate. Coordinate with business services teams, including the Atlanta Resource Centre, finance, marketing, IT, HR, reception and office services, to deliver efficient and high-quality support. Work collaboratively with other Legal Practice Assistants, junior LPAs and team assistants, providing cover and stepping in on an ad hoc basis to support peers and the wider team during busy periods. Follow firm policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, data protection, information security, file management, billing and client service. Demonstrate consistent professional behaviour aligned with operating in an SRA regulated environment, ensuring adherence to SRA regulations and standards, and upholding high levels of integrity, confidentiality and compliance in all activities. We are seeking a professional, proactive and highly capable Legal Practice Assistant with strong organisational skills and the ability to provide exceptional support in a demanding, fast-paced law firm environment. Previous legal administrative support experience within a law firm or professional services environment is essential. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work to exacting standards. Ability to prioritise effectively, use initiative, anticipate needs and work proactively with minimal supervision. Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, document management systems and time recording systems. The Firm offers a generous total compensation package with annual bonus in recognition of individual merit-based performance. Eligible employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program, including private medical insurance with Bupa, life assurance (4x salary), critical illness insurance (2x salary) and income protection insurance, 7% firm pension contribution, gym membership/wellness allowance contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and 25 days annual holiday.King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.SummaryLocation: London, United KingdomType: Full time