Practice Support Executive (12-Month Fixed Term)

About the role

Norton Rose Fulbright, a global law firm, is seeking a Practice Support Executive to join Corporate Team 9 (CT9) on a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role provides direct support to five Partners and works within the wider CT9 PSE team to support around 40 fee earners. It suits candidates with previous support experience who want to develop their skills in a busy, collaborative professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide proactive day-to-day support to five Partners and the wider CT9 fee-earning team.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including visas, itineraries and last-minute changes.
• Manage busy diaries, schedule meetings across time zones and resolve diary conflicts.
• Process expenses, invoices and other administrative tasks accurately.
• Manage matter openings end-to-end, including conflict checks, engagement letters and ongoing matter administration.
• Act as a client-facing point of contact with clients, PAs and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, amend and proofread legal and business documents, presentations and correspondence.
• Support billing, including reporting through Power BI, monitoring WIP, processing disbursements and answering billing queries.
• Assist with matter management, reporting and data tracking; coordinate client meetings, events and business development activities.
• Build relationships with Business Services teams such as Finance, Business Development, Compliance, Document Production and Practice Support Administration.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Practice Support Executive, administrative support or similar client-focused role in a professional services or corporate environment.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator able to liaise with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, independent and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Desirable: law firm experience, experience supporting Corporate or transactional teams, diary and travel coordination, and interest in continuous improvement.

Required skills

• Familiarity with matter opening, conflict checks, engagement letters and matter lifecycle management.
• Billing experience, including WIP management, reporting, disbursements and billing enquiries.
• Desirable: working knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting tools.