Global Legal Practice Assistant – Dynamic Firm Support

United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness insurance

Income protection

Pension plan

Gym/wellness

Employee Assistance Program

Season ticket loan

Cycle to work

25 days holiday

Job summary

King & Spalding LLP in London is seeking a proactive Legal Practice Assistant to support partners, associates and the wider practice groups in a fast paced, international law firm environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings across time zones, arrange travel and accommodation, prepare documents, maintain confidential files and liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, discreet support.

Qualifications

• Previous legal admin support experience in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy with high quality output.
• Professional, calm and client-focused written and spoken communication.
• Discretion, integrity and reliability when handling confidential information.
• Ability to prioritise, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting senior stakeholders and partners in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive day-to-day administrative and practice support to partners, associates and fee earners.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, calls, deadlines and reminders across time zones.
• Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones, including US and international offices.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation and related logistics.
• Prepare, format and amend legal documents using firm templates and house style.
• Maintain electronic and physical files with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support time-entry reminders and billing processes as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality support.

Skills

Diary management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Discretion & integrity

Client-focused service

Teamwork & collaboration

Work under pressure

Tools

Litera

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Document management systems

Time recording systems

Job description

King & Spalding LLP in London is seeking a proactive Legal Practice Assistant to support partners, associates and the wider practice groups in a fast paced, international law firm environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings across time zones, arrange travel and accommodation, prepare documents, maintain confidential files and liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, discreet support.