Legal Executive Assistant – Employment Law

About the role

Wise May Ltd is seeking a Legal Executive Assistant to support an Employment Law firm in the City of London. The role is full‑time, permanent and office‑based, providing diary, travel and billing support to approximately five fee earners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage extensive diaries and coordinate appointments for fee earners.
• Handle email management, archiving and client correspondence.
• Arrange and book travel itineraries.
• Prepare and process client invoices and legal billing.
• Maintain and update client information in case management systems.
• Oversee filing, document management, opening new matters and archiving.
• Perform ad‑hoc administrative tasks as required.

Required profile

• Demonstrable experience as a Legal EA within Employment Law at a law firm.
• Strong organisational abilities with capacity to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using case management software and handling legal billing.
• Good judgement, problem‑solving skills and excellent MS Office proficiency.

Required skills

• MS Office
• Case management software
• Legal billing software

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave plus birthday off.
• Access to a benefits platform.
• Private medical and health insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Group life assurance.