Legal Executive Assistant

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater London is seeking a skilled Legal Executive Assistant to join their Private Equity team on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a PA/EA role within a legal or professional service environment, with strong skills in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing partner diaries, preparing for meetings, making travel arrangements, and supporting marketing activities. The position offers a salary of £48,000 and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Generous range of flexible benefits

Health wellbeing package

Attractive bonus

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reliable, hardworking, able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage fee earner diary and preparation for meetings.
• Travel arrangements including visas and booking.
• Support lawyers in marketing activities and client onboarding.

Skills

Experience in a PA/EA role

Advanced Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

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.

• 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!

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key Skills & Requirements

• 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