Birchrose Associates is representing a global Silver Circle law firm seeking Practice Team Assistants to join its Real Estate, Disputes, and Finance teams in its City of London office on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The Firm
Our client, a highly regarded global firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, is seeking experienced Practice Team Assistants to join its Real Estate, Disputes and Finance teams.
The Opportunity
The successful Practice Team Assistant will provide a broad range of administrative support across the firm, joining a collaborative and supportive team. You can expect to be involved in:
Handle telephone and general communications
Print, scan, and photocopy documents, including court bundles, deeds, and working papers
File documents electronically or in hard copy
Process expenses, cheque requests, and other banking administration
Manage email inboxes, including responses and appropriate filing
Support billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, narratives, cover letters, e-billing, and system updates
Assist with client/matter changes such as addresses, third-party payers, and rate updates
Support WIP, billing, and debtor targets through reporting and error correction
Assist with new business intake, including conflicts, AML checks, file opening, and engagement letters
Help organise meetings and events, including rooms, catering, VC setup, and travel bookings
Maintain client databases and update systems
Prepare files for archiving and manage retrievalsThese Practice Team Assistant roles are full-time positions, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, on 12-month fixed-term contracts.
Requirements
A minimum of 6 months' administrative experience within a professional environment
CILEX qualification (desirable but not essential)
Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A*-C (or equivalent), including English and MathVacancy Highlights
Excellent benefits package
Pensions and Incentives
Being part of a leading firmTo be considered for these Practice Team Assistant opportunities, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK