Commercial Legal Assistant

Simpson Judge; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the South West seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Property Partner. You will manage client communications and assist with legal document drafting while contributing to a positive team culture that values equality and professional growth. The position offers a flexible dress code, generous holidays, and a bonus structure.

Benefits

Flexible dress code

On-site parking

Bonus structure

25 days holiday plus additional time off

Private Medical Insurance

Social events

Clear career progression and reviews

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide high-quality administrative support.
• Understanding of solicitor's accounts rules.
• Experience drafting legal documents under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Commercial Property Partner.
• Manage client communications and draft legal documents.
• Keep clients informed about the progress of transactions.

Skills

High-quality administrative support

Communication management

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join this highly reputable, established firm in the South West. This firm is going from strength to strength, holds a great reputation both from a professional service point of view and from employees. They have a very high staff retention rate, and the team is one you want to be part of. This is not a corporate feel, big boisterous personality team. With strong core values, the general working environment emphasises equality, diversity and professional development.

We have successfully placed several candidates with this firm already and each one has fantastic reviews. "It's so good here, it's how everything should be done, I wasn't expecting it to be this good".

Day to Day

• Provide support to the Commercial Property Partner and wider teams including land & development. You will be building strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients, contributing to a positive and productive workplace.
• Provide high quality administrative assistance including managing client communications, drafting legal documents (under supervision) when required, prepare files for billing and completion, monitor and prioritise phone calls, emails and post as well as managing digital dictations in a timely, accurate and organised manner.
• Liaise with clients and other relevant parties to keep them informed about the progress of transactions at appropriate times.

Experience Required

• Proven ability to provide high-quality administrative support, including managing client communications and handling sensitive information with discretion.
• Understanding of the solicitor's accounts rules regarding the handling of client monies and banking procedures.
• Experience drafting legal documents under supervision, demonstrating attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience liaising with clients and other parties to provide updates and ensure clear communication throughout the progress of legal transactions.
• Familiarity with billing processes and file management within a legal environment is desirable.

Benefits

• As long as you keep smart and professional, dress for the day. No fancy suit needed.
• On site parking or parking permits provided.
• Bonus structure
• 25 days holiday + birthday + Bank + Christmas - New Year Closure
• Auto Enrol Pension
• Death in service
• Private Medical Insurance
• Social events
• Clear career progression and reviews
• LOADS MORE!!!

For more details please contact: Cait Woodrow-Smith