Legal Assistant – Helsinki

About the role

Bird & Bird is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to join its Helsinki office and support lawyers across a variety of tasks. The role offers a broad range of responsibilities, providing an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills in an international, business‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support to lawyers and assist with opening new assignments.
• Prepare, edit and finalise documents, presentations and other materials.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and international offices.
• Maintain and update contact and relationship information in the CRM system.
• Coordinate meetings, seminars and client events.
• Handle monthly billing and invoicing tasks, including reporting.
• Assist with general administrative tasks across the office.

Required profile

• Service‑minded attitude with a focus on high‑quality administrative support.
• Excellent communication skills in both Finnish and English.
• Keen eye for detail and ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects.
• Recent graduate or relevant professional experience, preferably with a BBA or equivalent qualification.
• Interest in business law and willingness to learn and develop in a professional services environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience using CRM systems.
• Interest in legal tech and AI‑driven solutions.
• Strong IT aptitude and willingness to explore new digital tools.

What we offer

• Hybrid work setup with a central Helsinki office.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including lunch, culture, sport and commuting allowances.
• Salary range of €2,800 – €3,500 per month, dependent on experience.
• Fixed‑term contract of approximately one year covering family leave.
• Access to international training and Global Professional Development programmes.