Legal Support Assistant

Ashfords LLP; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in London is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide proactive PA support to lawyers. The role involves managing diaries, arrangements, and client interactions in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have some legal support experience and a desire to learn. The firm values innovation and offers a supportive workplace culture, encouraging personal development and a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive workplace culture

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Some legal support or administrative experience preferred.
• Passionate about providing excellent support.
• Eager to learn about the Firm's services.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive PA support to lawyers.
• Manage diaries, travel arrangements, and meetings.
• Build relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Proactive support

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a PA/Secretary looking to take the next step in their career and join our rapidly expanding and highly successful Real Estate team in London.

Our Real Estate team advises commercial and public bodies on the full range of real estate related specialisms, helping our clients achieve their commercial objectives. The team is known for providing legal advice and support on large scale property developments, urban regeneration, self-invested pension schemes and real estate investments. We work with a range of clients including private individuals, house builders, commercial developers, offshore investors, planners, housing associations and local authorities.

The culture of the team is supportive and inclusive, with lots of opportunities to learn and get involved in the wider Real Estate division.

Responsibilities

Legal support is integral to the success of our lawyers and clients - joining as a Legal Support Assistant (Legal PA/Secretary) you will receive training and support from the existing and highly experienced support team. You will provide proactive PA support to a team of lawyers supporting activities such as compliance, billing, email and matter management, business development activities and credit control. You will also manage diaries including travel arrangements, expenses, meetings and accommodation. You will build excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues, often being the first point of contact.

Who you are

With some legal support or similar administrative experience from a previous role, you are passionate about providing an excellent level of support and have a with a can-do and helpful attitude. You have a keen eye for detail, are keen to prove yourself in the role and to develop the role. You are eager to learn and understand the Firm's services and how we work with clients and support colleagues. You are good at providing proactive support and anticipating the needs of those you are supporting and your colleagues.

You will be working from our London office at least 3 days a week, so the ability to commute to the office is important.

Our offer

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

What’s next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at [e-mail].

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant - [e-mail]

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Please be aware that interviews are expected to begin during the week commencing 22nd September 2025