Commercial Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Swindon is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support within their Commercial Property department. The role includes managing client communications, drafting documents, and ensuring the smooth progress of legal transactions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and have experience in a legal environment. This position offers flexibility with hybrid working, a bonus structure, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Bonus structure

25 days holiday + birthday + Bank + Christmas Closure

Private Medical Insurance

Clear career progression

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience managing client communications and handling sensitive information.
• Understanding of solicitor's accounts rules regarding client monies.
• Proven ability to draft legal documents under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Property Partner and wider teams with administrative tasks.
• Manage client communications and draft legal documents when required.
• Liaise with clients about transaction progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

High-quality administrative support

Client communication management

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Legal document drafting

Job description

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.

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.

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 events
• Clear career progression and reviews
• LOADS MORE

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