Executive Assistant

Mills & Reeve; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to its lawyers. The role demands a proactive, skilled professional who excels in multi-tasking, managing diaries, and supporting business development activities. Candidates should have experience in professional services, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. The firm values its people and offers a competitive salary along with a wide range of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally supporting lawyers.
• Natural organiser, confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding Executive Assistant services to lawyers.
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and expenses.
• Support business development and client communications.
• Provide exceptional client service and progress tasks.
• Assist with finance and billing tasks.

Skills

Professional services experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Resilience

Job description

Executive Assistant – Real Estate Team, Manchester

Join Mills & Reeve as an Executive Assistant. We are looking for a proactive and skilled professional to provide comprehensive support to our lawyers. You will be a natural organiser, easy to work with, and someone who thrives in a role that requires multi‑tasking and working with a variety of people across the business.

Key Activities

• Deliver outstanding Executive Assistant services to lawyers and business professionals;
• Manage diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, event planning and expenses;
• Support business development activities, including networking and updating client communications;
• Provide exceptional client service and proactively progress tasks;
• Assist with finance and billing, including preparing invoices and liaising with finance teams;
• Coordinate workflow, delegate tasks, and communicate effectively; and
• Draft correspondence, amend legal documents, and manage client spreadsheets.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a professional services environment, ideally supporting lawyers or similar professionals;
• A natural organiser, confident in managing multiple priorities and delegating tasks;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to build sustainable relationships with colleagues and clients; and
• Resilience, proactivity, and willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. Find out more about our core benefit offering.

Pre‑Employment Screening

If we offer you a role, we will conduct comprehensive pre‑employment screening, including a basic DBS, verification of your right to work, a three‑year employment history and a self‑declaration to assess your character and suitability for the role. Full details are available upon request.

The Firm

Mills & Reeve is centred on achieving more for clients, their businesses and the wider communities we serve. We build personal relationships, offer tailored advice, and have over 1,250 people and 750 lawyers sharing one vision – achieving more for clients.

By joining Mills & Reeve, you’ll have the chance to build your skills and experience within a firm that is not only ranked in the top 50 UK law firms but also truly values its people. Our mantra is “Achieve more. Together.”

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment, are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, and want to achieve the right balance for both our people and the firm. We encourage everyone to ask if they feel they need any workplace adjustments and will do our best to support with these.

To find out more about our diversity and inclusion work, visit our website.