Legal Personal Assistant

Job description

Executive Assistant – International Law Firm

London | £53,000–£55,000 | Permanent | 4 days office / 1 day home

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Executive Assistant to join a leading international law firm, supporting a high-profile Partner who is also a member of the firm's Executive Committee.

Sitting within one of the firm's fast paced and high profile teams, the EA will primarily support one extremely busy Partner alongside several Associates.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced EA who enjoys taking ownership of their role, working autonomously and building a close working relationship with a senior Partner.

The role

The Partner has a particularly busy practice with a significant volume of billing, expenses and matter openings. While dedicated billing, revenue and matter-opening teams provide support, the EA will be expected to take ownership and manage the processes proactively.

Responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of complex Partner billing
• Generating and sending invoices and tracking payments
• Monitoring the billing process using 3E
• Preparing billing narratives and draft cost details
• Maintaining client-specific rates and billing requirements
• Liaising with clients and external counsel regarding invoices and billing queries
• Diary and meeting management
• Processing a high volume of expenses
• Coordinating some travel arrangements
• Opening new clients and matters, including KYC and AML processes
• Preparing papers ahead of meetings
• Monitoring and actioning emails as required
• Working closely with Associates and wider business support teams
• Providing proactive day-to-day EA support

There will also be opportunities to become involved in work relating to really topical matters.

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced EA who is comfortable supporting at senior Partner level and confident making decisions independently.

You will need:

• Strong and demonstrable complex legal billing experience – essential
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• The confidence to work autonomously and use your initiative
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage pressure and conflicting priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive and commercially aware approach
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of 3E and iManage would be advantageous

This Partner travels frequently, so the ability to troubleshoot, make decisions and keep things moving without constant supervision will be particularly important.

Why consider this role?

Alongside the opportunity to work closely with a senior Partner and Executive Committee member, this is a role offering genuine ownership and visibility within an international law firm.

The firm also has fantastic London offices with a modern, quirky and industrial feel – a refreshing change from the traditional corporate law firm environment.

Salary: £53,000–£55,000

Hours: 9.30am–5.30pm

Hybrid: 4 days in the office / 1 day from home

Contract: Permanent

Please note that previous experience managing complex legal billing is essential for this vacancy. Applications without the required billing experience cannot be progressed.

Apply now or contact SC Staff and Consult for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English