Legal Administrative Assistant – City of London

About the role

This permanent position is for a Legal Administrative Assistant based in the City of London, supporting a fast‑paced practice area within a global law firm. The role is office‑based, five days a week, and offers exposure to a variety of legal administrative tasks.

Key responsibilities

• File and scan documents, including e‑filing for court submissions.
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements and expense processing for lawyers and PAs.
• Assist with event planning and on‑site event support.
• Prepare legal documents for clients and courts.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and other client‑facing materials.
• Support billing and invoicing processes.

Required profile

• At least 6 months of administration experience in a professional services environment.
• Completed studies in legal secretary subjects (CILEX, ILSPA, Pitmans) or a BTEC in business administration with legal modules.
• Motivation to work within a global law firm setting.
• Not suitable for law graduates seeking paralegal or training contracts.

Required skills

• Microsoft PowerPoint

What we offer

• Office location near Moorgate, St Paul’s and Liverpool Street stations.
• Generous holiday entitlement and season‑ticket loan.
• Wellness benefits and internal training programmes.