Executive Assistant – Legal Services

About the role

Join the Private Client team at Mills & Reeve as an Executive Assistant on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will provide high‑level administrative support to senior lawyers, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and contributing to client service excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, arrange travel and coordinate events for lawyers.
• Prepare invoices, liaise with finance teams and support billing processes.
• Draft correspondence, amend legal documents and maintain client spreadsheets.
• Assist with business development activities, including networking and updating client communications.
• Coordinate workflow, delegate tasks and communicate progress across the team.

Required profile

• Experience in a professional services environment, preferably supporting lawyers or similar professionals.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to juggle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to build sustainable relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Proactive, resilient and willing to take on new responsibilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a leading law firm and develop specialist executive support skills.
• Professional development and exposure to a range of legal and business areas.