Legal Assistant

Do you want to join a top tier law firm with a supportive team and opportunities to progress?
We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service focused individual to fulfil a crucial role in our support staff within our Commercial Property Team. 
Based in our Wye Valley Office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team.
 
Responsibilities of a Legal Support Assistant include:
• Managing the file opening process for the team
• Being the first point of contact for clients
• Being the first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners
About You
As a Legal Support Assistant you will have:

• Experience within a legal environment / professional services environment 
• Strong legal administration experience 
• Experience in case management systems
• Experience of working in a client facing environment. 
• Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.
• Sound knowledge of IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• Strong communication and organisation skills 
Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Assistant:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations