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