Legal Team Assistant: Collaborative Support & Growth

Bates Wells; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Bates Wells is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to support Practice Support teams and deliver high-quality matter management and administrative services for clients. You will work with Practice Assistants and Junior Practice Assistants, assisting fee earners and supporting multiple departments as required.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm with four office days per week for the initial 3 months, and some flexibility may be required in a client-focused environment.

Qualificações

• Experience supporting fee earners and practice assistants in a legal environment.
• Familiarity with legal billing processes and systems.
• Strong organizational skills and proactive approach.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Support fee earners and assistants to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Draft emails and manage documentation and housekeeping of files.
• Maintain filing systems and handle incoming/outgoing mail.
• Assist with billing, adjust narratives, and process bills.
• Record time entries and manage finance-related requests via the PM system.
• Open/close files timely and ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Coordinate meetings, events, and room bookings as needed.

Conhecimentos

Legal environment experience

Billing systems

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive working style

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Practice management system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Bates Wells is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to support Practice Support teams and deliver high-quality matter management and administrative services for clients. You will work with Practice Assistants and Junior Practice Assistants, assisting fee earners and supporting multiple departments as required.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 9:30am–5:30pm with four office days per week for the initial 3 months, and some flexibility may be required in a client-focused environment.