Practice Team Assistant (Legal Support)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Practice Team Assistant to join the Real Estate team of a leading City law firm in London. The role offers a gateway for a bright junior to develop a career as a Legal PA within a prestigious environment.

Key responsibilities

• Organise events and meeting logistics, including conference room bookings, refreshments, equipment, video‑conferencing set‑up and client restaurant reservations.
• Arrange travel itineraries – train, flight, hotel and taxi bookings.
• Handle quick‑turnaround document tasks, such as printing, scanning, photocopying and preparing court bundles, deeds and fee‑earner working papers.
• Maintain electronic and hard‑copy filing systems.
• Process fee‑earner expense claims, cheque requisitions and other banking‑related administration.
• Enter timesheets for partners where required and support the billing administration process.

Required profile

• School/college leaver with at least 5 GCSEs (grades 9‑4) including Maths and English.
• CILEX qualification desirable but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Salary up to £29,500 per annum.
• Office‑based role (Monday‑Friday, 09:30‑17:30) in the City/Liverpool Street area.
• Gym membership contribution and a range of employee benefits.