Legal Executive Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Legal Executive Assistant – Property and Litigation

• Location: London (Fully Remote)
• Contract: Full Time, Permanent
• Salary: £45-50k DOE

My client, a prestigious law firm are seeking a skilled Legal Executive Assistant with experience in Real Estate and Litigation to provide essential administrative and organisational support to fee earners and partners across the firm. This role is crucial for ensuring smooth and efficient legal services.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare, organise, and electronically file court forms and documents within deadlines.
• Schedule court hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Manage multiple diaries, ensuring deadlines are met and timely reminders are sent.
• Liaise confidently with courts and external parties to obtain necessary information or results.
• Process third-party and vendor invoices, including counsel’s and agents’ fees.
• Perform audio and copy typing (e.g., attendance notes, letters, legal documents) with a minimum speed of 50wpm.
• Understand and assist with the document bundling process alongside paralegals and reprographics.
• Order Land Registry documents as required.
• Manage billing and payments.
• Handle telephone communications, take accurate notes and messages, and redirect calls appropriately.
• File legal documents efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Utilise DocuSign for document management.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant within Real Estate and Litigation legal environments.
• Strong understanding of legal court forms and procedures.
• Excellent typing skills with a minimum speed of 50 words per minute and high accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with fee earners.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance and Income Protection.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Corporate Eye Care and Flu Vaccinations.
• 24/7 GP Access and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Social events including Christmas and summer parties.

To apply for this Executive Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.