Legal Practice Assistant
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide proactive day-to-day administrative, organisational, and practice support to partners, associates, and fee earners in London. Manage complex diaries, meetings, calls, and deadlines across multiple time zones, including US and international offices. Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics while preparing, formatting, and proofreading legal documents using firm templates and Litera. Liaise with clients, courts, and external advisors, and maintain confidential client and matter files with strict adherence to SRA regulations. Assist with business development activities and support business services teams to deliver efficient, high-quality support in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- Previous legal administrative support experience within a law firm or professional services environment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, competing priorities and changing demands
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality work to exacting standards
- Professional, calm and client-focused communication style, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritise effectively, use initiative, anticipate needs and work proactively with minimal supervision
- Confidence supporting partners, associates and senior stakeholders in a demanding environment
- Strong teamwork, flexibility and willingness to provide cover or support to colleagues where required
- Absolute discretion, sound judgment, reliability and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information
- Resilience and ability to work at pace while maintaining professionalism and accuracy
- Strong technical skills, particularly in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, document management systems and time recording systems
Desired Qualifications
- Experience using Litera and applying firm house styles
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