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The Firm
Our client, a leading UK law firm with a highly regarded Family practice, renowned for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to its Family team in their City of London office.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to play a key role within a dynamic and fast-paced Family team. Working closely with Team Leaders and Partners, you will deliver exceptional executive-level support, ensuring the efficient running of day-to-day operations and providing first-class service to internal and external clients. Duties to include:
- Extensive diary and inbox management for multiple lawyers, including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, and preparing itineraries
- Preparing, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, presentations, and legal documents
- Liaising with clients, counsel, and external contacts in a professional and confident manner
- Managing client matter inception, compliance, and KYC processes
- Assisting with billing, expenses, and financial housekeeping, including preparing proformas
- Supporting business development activities including events, client updates, and directory submissions
- Coordinating team meetings, maintaining accurate records
- Delegating work effectively and collaborating with the Document Production, Administrative Assistants, and wider Business Services teams
This Executive Assistant position is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5:30pm.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Legal PA or Executive Assistant within a law firm or professional services environment (essential)
- Previous experience supporting Partners within a Family team (desirable)
Vacancy Highlights
- Hybrid working (50/50)
- Fully comprehensive benefits package
- Generous pension package and Equal all staff bonus based on the firm's financial performance
To be considered for this Executive Assistant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
