Executive Assistant (Legal Secretary) – Partner Support

About the role

We are seeking a proactive Executive Assistant to support a Partner and senior lawyers in a fast‑paced law firm. You will act as the trusted point of contact, managing competing priorities and ensuring smooth operation of a busy legal practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑level executive and legal administrative support to a Partner and senior lawyers.
• Manage complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements and day‑to‑day workflow.
• Act as liaison between clients, lawyers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and coordinate professional correspondence and legal documentation.
• Support file and matter management from opening to closure, including court filings and bundle preparation.
• Handle monthly billing, expenses, timesheets and client reporting.
• Assist business development activities, client communications and CRM updates.

Required profile

• At least 3 years’ experience in a legal secretary, executive assistant or professional services support role.
• Exceptional organisational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities calmly under pressure.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with strong client‑service orientation.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with Elite 3E, iManage, InterAction or similar systems.