Legal Personal Assistant – Real Estate Disputes (London)

About the role

We are seeking an organised, proactive Legal Personal Assistant to support senior associates and associates within the Real Estate Disputes team of a leading London law firm. The role provides central secretarial support, handling correspondence, calendars, and finance processes.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of workload and delegate to central support departments as appropriate.
• Monitor and manage team inboxes during absences, ensuring timely responses.
• Arrange meetings, events and related logistics, including room bookings and calendar updates.
• Prepare, edit and proofread documents to house‑style with a focus on quality.
• Collaborate with Executive Assistants and other Legal Secretaries, covering holidays and absences.
• Respond to tasks promptly and manage deadlines to meet expectations.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal and external calls, taking accurate messages.
• Manage finance and compliance processes, driving cash collection and billing.
• Submit expense claims in a timely manner.
• Identify and resolve issues proactively as they arise.

Required profile

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated and pro‑active with a ‘can‑do’ approach.
• Calm and efficient under pressure.
• Supports and adapts to change.
• Eager to develop within the role and enhance skills.
• Proactive, anticipating team needs.
• Enthusiasm and resilience in a busy environment.
• Team player able to build relationships at all levels.
• Punctual, flexible and responsive.

Required skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Typing speed of at least 60 wpm.
• Experience with 3E Elite (desirable).
• Experience working in a law firm (essential).