Practice Team Assistant

About the role

This position provides essential administrative support to legal PAs, solicitors and business services teams within a leading City law firm. It is an ideal entry‑level opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to develop a career as a Legal PA.

Key responsibilities

• Organise events and meeting logistics, including room bookings, refreshments, equipment, video‑conference set‑up and client restaurant reservations.
• Arrange travel – train, flight, hotel and taxi bookings – for staff and clients.
• Handle quick‑turnaround document tasks, including printing, photocopying, scanning and preparing court bundles, deeds and fee‑earner working papers.
• Maintain electronic and hard‑copy filing systems.
• Process fee‑earner expense claims, cheque requisitions and other banking‑related administration.
• Enter timesheets for partners where required and support the billing administration process.

Required profile

• School/college leaver with at least five GCSEs (grades 9‑4) including Maths and English.
• CILEX qualification desirable but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across the firm.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Salary of £29,500 per year.
• Office‑based role, Monday‑Friday, 09:30‑17:30.
• Gym membership contribution and a range of employee benefits.
• Central Liverpool Street/City location.