Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our London team, supporting Partners in a busy and fast-paced environment.

This is a varied and hands-on role, suited to someone who is organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple priorities while delivering a high standard of work.

The Role

• Supporting Partners across a range of legal matters and managing key deadlines
• Maintaining case management and time recording systems, databases, and document records
• Formatting, proofreading, and producing high-quality documents
• Preparing bundles, presentations, and supporting materials
• Managing diaries, meetings, and inboxes
• Coordinating travel and logistics
• Liaising with internal teams including IT, Finance, and Operations
• Assisting with cost tracking and general administrative processes
• Providing wider administrative support to the team as required

Requirements:
About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within a UK law firm (essential)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Confident working with senior stakeholders
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable, reliable, and team-oriented
• Able to work full-time in our London office (five days per week)

Why Join Us

• A modern, collaborative working environment
• High-quality work and close Partner interaction
• A varied role with real responsibility

Benefits:
• 25 days’ annual leave (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee referral bonus
• E-bikes and gym discounts (available through salary sacrifice scheme)
• Season ticket loans

Pre-engagement Screening

If we extend an offer of employment to you, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks where local legislation permits and where relevant to your role and to working within a regulated environment. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and obtaining work-related references.