Community Care Legal Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Community Care team. The role involves supporting fee earners, managing caseloads, and providing a client-focused service in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong organisational skills. This position offers competitive salary and great benefits including 25 days' holiday and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working

25 days' holiday + birthday off

Private medical and life insurance

Weekly wellbeing hour

Paid charity day

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar legal support or assistant role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and client-handling ability.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management.
• Opening new files and preparing legal documents.
• Managing diaries, correspondence and deadlines.
• Assisting with billing, file closure and administrative tasks.
• Liaising with clients and external agents to keep matters progressing.
• Providing holiday and absence cover for team members.
• Ensuring an organised, efficient and client-focused service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client-handling ability

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Assistant - Community Care

Location: Reading (Hybrid - 2/3 days in the office)
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000

Join a modern, people-focused law firm that genuinely values its support staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to become part of a close-knit Community Care team, working alongside approachable lawyers who care about what they do and the difference they make.

The Opportunity

You'll play a key role in supporting fee earners with the smooth running of their caseloads. You'll be trusted to manage your own workload, assist with client enquiries and keep cases progressing efficiently.

You'll be joining a friendly, supportive environment where collaboration, wellbeing and personal growth come first. The firm actively encourages development, with clear routes to progress and learn from experienced professionals.

What We Are Looking For

• At least 2 years\' experience in a similar legal support or assistant role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident communication and client-handling ability
• A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to prioritise competing deadlines

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting fee earners with day-to-day case management
• Opening new files and preparing legal documents
• Managing diaries, correspondence and deadlines
• Assisting with billing, file closure and administrative tasks
• Liaising with clients and external agents to keep matters progressing
• Providing holiday and absence cover for team members
• Ensuring an organised, efficient and client-focused service

What Is in It for You

• Hybrid working - typically 2-3 days in the office
• 25 days\' holiday + your birthday off
• Private medical and life insurance
• Weekly wellbeing hour and paid charity day each year
• Dog-friendly office
• Friendly, sociable culture with genuine work-life balance

If you\'re an organised and motivated Legal Assistant looking to join a firm that invests in its people and creates a genuinely supportive place to work - this could be the perfect next step.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.