Executive Assistant

  • Harper Recruitment
  • Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
  • Jan 29, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Executive Assistant

£28,000k

Permanent

Birmingham

Full-time Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Hybrid Working

Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with an established market leading law firm based in Birmingham. We're looking for an experienced Administrator to provide admin, financial and file management support across multiple legal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative, financial and file management support to legal teams
  • Act as first point of contact for client and internal queries
  • Open and close files, manage compliance documentation and conflict checks
  • Produce and manage documents, audio typing, reports and client data room materials
  • Maintain accurate records within case and document management systems
  • Support with billing, company expenses and cheques
  • Arrange travel bookings
  • Liaise with lawyers, clients and support teams to ensure smooth service delivery

Who are we looking for?

  • Previous office-based administration experience (legal environment desirable)
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach
  • Proactive, flexible and able to work calmly in a fast-paced environment
  • Willing to learn new systems and processes

The role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EA to join a fabulous, progressive organisation. The role would suit someone with experience in Legal or Professional Services, Property or similar.

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future. About Harper Recruitment Group: Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high-quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or send an up-to-date CV "INDPERM"