Commercial Legal Assistant

Simpson Judge; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected firm in the South West is seeking a Legal Assistant / Personal Assistant for its Commercial Property department. The role offers a supportive working environment with strong core values, opportunities for professional development, and a hybrid work setup. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal administrative support, paying attention to detail and managing various tasks efficiently while maintaining client communications.

Benefits

Bonus structure

25 days holiday + birthday + bank holidays + Christmas – New Year Closure

Auto Enrol Pension

Death in service

Private Medical Insurance

Clear career progression and reviews

On site parking or parking permits provided

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide high-quality administrative support.
• Experience drafting legal documents under supervision.
• Familiarity with billing processes in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Property Partner and teams with various administrative duties.
• Manage client communications and prepare legal files for billing.
• Liaise with clients to keep them informed about transaction progress.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in legal administrative support

Understanding of solicitor's accounts rules

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Job Title: Legal Assistant / Personal Assistant
Department: Commercial Property
Salary: up to £30K
Hours: full time.
Location: Swindon – Hybrid, flexible

Job Reference: CWS470

OVERVIEW:
We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join this highly reputable, well respected, 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, 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 is like no other. Championing equality, diversity and professional development.

We have successfully placed several candidates with this firm already and each one of them have 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 priories phone calls, emails and post as well as managing digital dictations in a timely, accurate and organised manner.
* You will 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 Re 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 evens
* Clear career progression and reviews
* LOADS MORE!!!

For more details please contact: cait.woodrow-smith @ Simpsonjudge.co.uk

Keywords:
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