Legal Float Executive Assistant Mat Cover

Summary: The role of Legal Float Executive Assistant (Mat Cover) at a leading law firm involves providing comprehensive support across all practice areas during the absence of Executive Assistants. The position requires managing appointments, meetings, and client relationships while overseeing financial processes and coordinating events. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to ensure seamless operations. Advanced MS Office skills and a commitment to excellence are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a professional ambassador for partners in the absence of Executive Assistants.
• Manage appointments, meetings, and inboxes to ensure partners are prepared.
• Handle complex billing and compliance matters, and oversee financial processes.
• Build effective relationships with partners and liaise with Marketing & Business Development teams.
• Organise events, seminars, and conferences.
• Arrange travel logistics and take minutes during meetings.
• Follow best practices to enhance department performance and ensure continuity through thorough handovers.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience supporting a busy legal team in a professional environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and anticipate team needs.
• Strong prioritisation skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Diplomatic with good judgement and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.
• Advanced MS Office skills with a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to deliver excellence.

Salary (Rate): 45000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Legal