Legal Assistant

Chadwick Nott; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based organisation is seeking a part-time Temporary Legal Assistant to support their senior leadership team. The role involves working closely with the Managing Director, providing legal and administrative assistance, and includes tasks such as typing documents, taking notes, and organizing files. Candidates should have prior legal experience, strong secretarial and administrative skills, with commercial property knowledge being highly desirable. The position is on-site in Harrow with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience is essential.
• Strong secretarial and administrative skills required.
• Commercial property knowledge is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Managing Director on day‑to‑day legal and administrative matters.
• Type documents from verbal instruction.
• Take accurate notes during meetings and discussions.
• Access, organise, and store company files.
• Provide general secretarial and organisational support.

Skills

Legal experience

Secretarial skills

Administrative skills

Commercial property knowledge

Job description

Temporary Legal Assistant

Location: Harrow, London (nearest tube is Harrow-on-the-Hill)

Contract length: 6 months

Start date: ASAP

Working arrangement: On-site

Hours: Part-time, flexible

Salary: Competitive

About the role

A London-based organisation is seeking a part-time Temporary Legal Assistant to support their senior leadership team. This is an on-site position working closely with the Managing Director, providing legal and administrative support across a range of tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Work directly with the Managing Director on day‑to‑day legal and administrative matters
• Type documents from verbal instruction
• Take accurate notes during meetings and discussions
• Access, organise, and store company files
• Provide general secretarial and organisational support

About you

• Previous legal experience is essential
• Strong secretarial and administrative skills
• Commercial property knowledge is highly desirable
• Comfortable working independently and managing a varied workload

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*