Community Care Legal Assistant — Hybrid, Growth & Perks

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

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.