Executive Legal Assistant

About the role

We are looking for an Executive Legal Assistant to join the secretarial team of a full‑service law firm on a fixed‑term basis, covering maternity leave. The role supports the Dispute Resolution team in our Farringdon office, providing high‑quality administrative and legal assistance.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial support to fee earners within the Dispute Resolution team.
• Open new files, prepare client care documentation, and conduct AML and conflict checks.
• Draft, format, and amend legal documents, correspondence, and court forms such as witness statements and Notices of Change.
• Prepare, paginate, and finalise bundles and exhibits for court proceedings.
• Handle court filings via online portals and manage related email communications.
• Support billing by raising invoices, processing payment requests, and monitoring disbursements.
• Assist in debt recovery, chase outstanding payments, and produce financial reports.
• Generate practice reports, conduct legal research, and maintain confidential filing systems.
• Support complaints handling and ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Perform general office tasks and utilise document‑management systems effectively.

Required profile

• 2–4 years of experience in a legal secretarial role within a contentious environment, preferably supporting Dispute Resolution or Litigation teams.
• Strong understanding of legal processes, including AML, conflict checks, billing, and court procedures.
• Excellent document‑formatting skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.

Required skills

• Practice Evolve
• DocuSign
• Titanfile
• Infotrack

What we offer

• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Supportive team environment.
• Exposure to diverse legal practices and professional growth opportunities.