Hybrid Legal Team Assistant | Strategic Secretary

AJ Chambers ®; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A top international law firm in London seeks a Legal Team Assistant to provide essential administrative support to fee earners. Responsibilities include managing client files, preparing documentation, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, and knowledge of legal terminology. This position offers a hybrid work model and benefits like 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days’ annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Season ticket loan

Death in service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a legal environment is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Produce accurate, timely typing and document preparation.
• Maintain and update client files and relevant documentation.
• Prepare draft bills and liaise with fee earners regarding billing information.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and arrange lunches.

Skills

Understanding of legal terminology

Ability to anticipate fee earners’ needs

Fast, accurate typing skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Proven organisational skills

Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Education

Formal secretarial training (CILEx desirable)

Job description

A top international law firm in London seeks a Legal Team Assistant to provide essential administrative support to fee earners. Responsibilities include managing client files, preparing documentation, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, and knowledge of legal terminology. This position offers a hybrid work model and benefits like 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.