Dynamic Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Temporary) – Exeter

Cathedrala Appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting a temporary Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Exeter. The role supports solicitors and fee earners with legal and administrative tasks, including file management, document preparation, and client liaison. It requires organised, discreet professionals who can manage deadlines and use case management systems.

Salary ranges from £14 to £17 per hour DOE for this on-site assignment, offering varied legal work in a professional practice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to draft standard legal documents and manage case files.
• Proficiency with case management systems and MS Office.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Discretion with confidential information and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience providing administrative support to fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and prepare standard legal documents for review.
• Manage case files, keeping records and the case management system accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bundles and collate documents for clients, courts and third parties.
• Liaise with clients, other law firms and third parties by phone and email.
• Support fee earners with research, diary management and key deadlines.
• Assist with file opening, client identity checks and billing administration.

Skills

Legal support

Document drafting

Case management

Client liaison

Deadline management

MS Office

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting a temporary Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Exeter. The role supports solicitors and fee earners with legal and administrative tasks, including file management, document preparation, and client liaison. It requires organised, discreet professionals who can manage deadlines and use case management systems.

Salary ranges from £14 to £17 per hour DOE for this on-site assignment, offering varied legal work in a professional practice environment.