Executive Assistant

Posted Today by Reed Business Support
Easy Apply Featured New

Register and upload your CV to apply with just one click

Executive Assistant
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Birmingham 
  • Salary: £27,000 to £30,000
  • Hybrid working: 3 days office based / balance form home

We are recruiting for an Executive Assistant to join a leading law firm renowned for its excellence and extensive presence across the UK. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality support services to our lawyers, ensuring the smooth operation of the firm’s Corporate and Commercial National Service Line.

Day to Day of the role:
  • Provide comprehensive support to a team of 7 fee earners, including diary management, arranging travel, and coordinating events.
  • Work closely with Document Production Specialists and Administration Assistants to ensure efficient workflow and client service.
  • Anticipate the needs of lawyers and clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring all communication is clear and effective.
  • Manage and maintain lawyers’ diaries, inboxes, and file administration, including compliance and money laundering requirements.
  • Support business development and marketing initiatives, contributing to the firm’s innovative approach to client service.
  • Maintain up-to-date lawyer CVs/biographies and assist with the completion of official forms and submissions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in a similar role, such as a PA or Secretary, ideally within a legal environment.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook and Word.
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and establish good working relationships at all levels.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as required.
  • Outstanding client service ethos and excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and maintain attention to detail.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with potential for progression.
  • Opportunity to work within a prestigious law firm with a national presence.
  • Support for personal development and career growth.
  • Access to a range of health and wellness programs.
  • Hybrid working - 3 days in the office / 2 from home

If you are a highly organised individual with a passion for providing exceptional support within a legal setting, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. You can also email me directly - . 

Reference: 53066978

Please note Reed.co.uk does not communicate with candidates via Whatsapp, and we will never ask you to provide your bank, passport or driving licence details during the application process. To stay safe in your job search and flexible work, we recommend visiting JobsAware, a non-profit, joint industry and law enforcement organisation working to combat labour market abuse. Visit the JobsAware website for information and free expert advice for safer work.

Report this job