Operations and Executive Assistant. Boutique Law Firm. Central London

This is a great opportunity for an exceptionally organised, detail-oriented and proactive Operations and Executive Assistant to join a growing boutique law firm, working closely with the Managing Partner. This is a particularly important role within the Firm, and the successful candidate will become a central point of coordination across the Firm's operations while also providing high-quality executive and personal support to the Managing Partner.

Responsibilities Providing direct executive and personal support to the Managing Partner, including inbox, diary and calendar management, appointments, travel and day-to-day priorities Managing filing, document management and general administrative systems Handling firm communications, meetings, follow-ups and ongoing tasks Assisting the accountants with bookkeeping, budgeting, invoices and general financial administration Supporting the day-to-day operations of the office, including suppliers, facilities, equipment and systems Providing human resources administration and supporting team development Supporting marketing, social media, website updates and Firm events Acting as a professional liaison with clients, advisers and other external contacts Monitoring outstanding matters and ensuring tasks and deadlines are followed through Supporting ad hoc projects and taking ownership of operational matters as appropriate Working closely with the Managing Partner and the existing operations function to learn the Firm and progressively assume greater responsibility Maintaining the highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, organisation and professionalism

Key Skills 1-3 years+ in an administrative, PA, legal support and/or office operations role An administrative, legal, finance or other business-focused degree is preferred Confident managing multiple priorities and working in a fast-paced environment Highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive and commercially minded, with strong attention to detail and follow-through Discreet, trustworthy and professional, with sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive matters Comfortable working closely with senior leadership and anticipating needs rather than simply responding to instructions Technically confident, with strong IT and Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn and manage new systems and software effectively Familiarity with bookkeeping and professional services administration is preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a polished and professional manner Practical, with the ability to take ownership and manage a broad range of responsibilities A genuine willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility as the Firm grows Fluent English, right to work in the UK with sound UK work experience Russian-speaking would be an advantage

Job Advantages Central, high-profile role within a growing boutique law firm Direct, close working relationship with the Managing Partner Genuine scope to grow into a broader operations role as the Firm expands Varied, hands-on remit spanning executive support, operations, HR and marketing