Practice Team Assistant (12 month FTC)

Birchrose Associates is representing a global Silver Circle law firm seeking a Practice Team Assistant to join its Real Estate team in its City of London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading firm offering excellent training, career progression and exposure to high-profile corporate work.

The Firm

Our client, a highly regarded global firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, is seeking a Practice Team Assistant to join its Real Estate team.

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 retrievalsThis Practice Team Assistant opportunity is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract position, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm

Requirements

A minimum of 6 month's 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 MathsVacancy Highlights

Excellent benefits package
Pensions and Incentives
Being part of a leading firmTo be considered for this Practice Team Assistant opportunity, 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