Legal Team Assistant

Bates Wells; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Legal Team Assistant to support its Charity and Social Enterprise team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. This is a great opportunity to develop a career within a supportive professional services environment, with an impact-driven and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Sustainable pensions

IVF support

Private healthcare

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Assistant in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confident communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to fee earners and the wider team.
• Assist with matter opening, billing, and file management.
• Manage case management systems and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT literacy (MS Office)

Team collaboration

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade 5/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Legal Team Assistant

Department: Charity & Social Enterprise

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Jade Morgan

Compensation: £28,000 - £31,000 / year

Description

Why Bates Wells? We’re an award winning, purpose driven City law firm. We were the first UK law firm to become a B Corp and are the highest scoring global law firm in the B Corp community. Globally recognised as the market leading UK firm for charities and purpose-driven organisations, our commercial teams are also using law as a force for good and driving change from the inside out.

Our values are key to our success, and you’ll be able to make a real impact from day one.

Come and join the firm who have a standout and authentic commitment to a triple bottom line, where we’ll never prioritise profit over people and planet.

The role

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Team Assistant to support our Charity and Social Enterprise Team in delivering high-quality, comprehensive, efficient, and effective matter and client management, and administrative support services.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and develop their career within an administrative role in a professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside our Practice Assistants and Junior Practice Assistants, you will provide effective, collaborative, and high-quality support to fee earners.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to fee earners and the wider team.
• Assisting with matter opening, billing, and general file management.
• Supporting fee earners and getting involved in legal work where appropriate.
• Acting as team cover and providing float support across departments as needed.
• Managing and maintaining case management systems and ensuring data accuracy.
• Supporting with the coordination of client-related documents and correspondence.

Support may be provided to more than one department, and departments may change from time to time to reflect the firm’s structure and requirements.

About You

• Previous experience in an administrative or Team Assistant role, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Confident communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and adaptable approach.
• Good IT literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and experience using case management systems.
• Minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade 5/C or above), including English Language and Maths.
• A friendly, professional, and enthusiastic outlook, with a commitment to learning and contributing to a supportive team culture.

What are we like to work for?

Impact-Driven Purpose: We align profit with social purpose to create lasting positive impact for our people, communities, and planet.

Committed to the Climate: Through our Climate & Nature Group, we reduce environmental impact and drive a just transition to net zero.

Championing Inclusion: We foster a diverse, inclusive culture where creativity and innovation thrive.

Flexible and Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model supports balance, with part-time options and at least two office days weekly.

Progressive Benefits: We offer sustainable pensions, IVF support, private healthcare, and more for your well-being and growth.

At Bates Wells, equity, diversity, and inclusion are part of who we are and how we work. As a B Corp and purpose-driven law firm, we’re committed to building a workplace that is fair, inclusive, and representative of all.