Practice Assistant – Commercial Real Estate

About the role

The Practice Assistant will support a busy Commercial Real Estate team at a leading London law firm. You will provide high‑quality administrative and secretarial assistance, ensuring smooth diary management, document production and client liaison.

Key responsibilities

• Proactively manage fee earners' diaries, meetings and appointments.
• Process legal applications, forms and property searches accurately.
• Produce, amend and format legal documents using firm templates.
• Maintain organised client files throughout the matter lifecycle.
• Prepare bills, AML documentation and conduct conflict searches.
• Act as first point of contact for internal and external client enquiries.
• Support business development activities and record client information in the CRM.

Required profile

• Organised, proactive and client‑focused.
• Experience as a Practice Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal PA within a law firm.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a highly respected Commercial Real Estate practice.
• Full‑time position in central London.