Legal Team Assistant

Larbey Evans Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City law firm is seeking a Legal Team Assistant to provide administrative support to Legal PAs and lawyers in their London office. This is a full-time role offering exposure to various legal tasks while helping manage events, travel, and documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least five GCSEs including Maths and English, and possess strong communication skills. The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £28,500 along with benefits such as gym membership contribution and an annual wellbeing fund.

Benefits

Gym membership contribution

Annual wellbeing fund

Office-based work environment

Qualifications

• School / College leaver with 5 GCSEs graded 9-4, including Maths and English.
• CILEX qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Help with organising events or meeting logistics.
• Assist with travel bookings including train/flight tickets.
• Print, photocopy and scan relevant documents.
• Assist with preparation of Court/Counsel bundles.
• Manage file documentation efficiently.
• Assist with billing administration and expense claims.

Skills

Good written communication skills

Good verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge of Microsoft Word

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Five GCSEs graded 9-4 (A*-C), including Maths & English

CILEX qualification (desirable)

Job description

Legal Team Assistant

Leading City law firm is seeking 3 x Legal Team Assistants to join their London office on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for bright, hardworking, and reliable juniors who are driven to pursue a career as a Legal PA at one of London’s most prestigious firms.

• Salary to £28,500
• Office based (Monday-Friday) near Liverpool Street
• 09:30-17:30 working hours
• Annual wellbeing fund
• Gym membership contribution, and many more amazing employee benefits!

In this role, you’ll be providing administrative support to Legal PAs, lawyers, and other business services teams, gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to a variety of work to further build on your skillset.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Team Assistant

• Help with organising events or meeting logistics such as booking conference rooms, arranging refreshments, equipment, arranging dial‑in details and VC set‑up and making restaurant reservations for client lunches or dinners.
• Assist with travel bookings which may include single/return train/flight tickets, hotel and taxi bookings
• Assist with quick turnaround document work that cannot be sent to the firm’s Document Production team.
• Print, photocopy and scan relevant documents as and when required.
• Assist with the preparation of Court/Counsel bundles, Deeds and fee earner working papers.
• File relevant documents in electronic or hard copy files.
• Assist with fee earner expense claims, cheque requisitions, and other banking related admin in a timely manner.
• Manage the entry of timesheets for partners (where relevant).
• Assist with the billing administration process.

Skills & Requirements of the Legal Team Assistant

• School / College leaver with 5 GCSEs graded 9-4 (A*-C), including Maths & English.
• CILEX qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Good written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.