Legal Executive Assistant Manager

About the role

Wise May Ltd is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant Manager to lead a team of four Executive Assistants within a leading Employment Law firm in the City of London. This hybrid role blends people management with hands‑on executive support, ensuring smooth operations for senior fee earners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and allocate work for a team of four Executive Assistants.
• Oversee extensive diary management and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Handle billing, invoicing, and client information updates.
• Maintain filing systems, document management and archiving.
• Provide mentorship and support to team members.
• Perform ad‑hoc administrative tasks as required.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Legal EA within Employment Law.
• Previous management or team‑leadership experience.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to meet competing deadlines.
• Familiarity with case management software and legal billing processes.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Required skills

• Case management software
• Legal billing software
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus birthday off
• Benefits platform access
• Private medical and health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Group life assurance