Legal Executive Assistant

Fast-growing, international law firm seeks a new Legal Executive Assistant to join the growing Private Equity team on a permanent basis.

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• Salary of £48,000 per annum
• Hybrid working (3 days in office / 2 days remote
• Generous range of flexible benefits including a fantastic health wellbeing package and attractive bonus!

Our client is looking for a proactive, ambitious and highly competent Executive Assistant with experience working at Partner level,  who will operate successfully in a pressurised and fast-paced environment.

Legal Executive Assistant Key Responsibilities:

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• Proactively manage, control and fully understand fee earner diary.
• Prepare for all meetings, including preparation of all pre-reading documentation and all follow up actions.
• Travel arrangements including liaison with travel company, arranging visas, booking travel.
• Support lawyers in marketing activities including research and obtaining client information.
• Ensure all new client/matter onboarding processes are completed accurately.
• Attend and actively participate in WIP and credit control meetings.
• Manage partners' billing processes.
• Actively filing documents appropriately within iManage.

Legal Executive Assistant Key Skills & Requirements:

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• At least 5 years’ experience within a PA/EA role in a Legal or Professional Services environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills to include Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Confident and professional manner with the ability to build strong relationships and excellent communication skills
• Reliable, hardworking, able to work to tight deadlines and to remain calm when under pressure