Legal Assistant

Connections Recruitment; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive law firm in Altrincham is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, liaising with clients, and conducting legal research. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial or conveyancing law, strong organizational skills, and a proactive attitude. The firm offers a supportive environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing

24/7 virtual GP

Annual dental contribution

Physiotherapy treatment

Sick leave allowance

Flu jab

Death in service benefit

Counselling services

Pet insurance

Gym membership

In-office massages

Birthday off

Pension scheme

Free subscriptions to streaming services

Free conveyancing for employees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, preferably in commercial or conveyancing law.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage files effectively.
• Proactive and detail-oriented in approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents such as contracts and agreements.
• Liaise with clients and professional stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and prepare documents for clients.
• Provide administrative support to fee earners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Legal technology proficiency

Microsoft Office

Team player

Job description

Overview

A progressive and well-regarded law firm in Altrincham is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in either commercial law or conveyancing who is looking to develop their career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and formatting contracts, agreements, and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, lenders, and third-party professionals
• Conducting legal research and preparing client-facing documents
• File management and administrative support for fee earners
• Assisting with compliance, post-completion tasks, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders

Candidate Profile/Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally in commercial or conveyancing law
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to work to deadlines
• Confident using legal technology and Microsoft Office
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

Benefits Package

• Health & Wellbeing
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP
• £100 per year towards dental treatment
• £100 towards glasses
• £250 for physiotherapy treatment
• Annual eye and hearing tests
• 5 days sick leave allowance (max 2 occasions per year)
• Annual flu jab
• Death in service (4x salary)
• Counselling services
• Pet insurance (cats & dogs – conditions apply)
• PureGym membership
• Monthly in-office massages
• Birthday off work
• Company pension scheme

Social Benefits

• Free subscriptions to Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime & Apple News+
• Free conveyancing for employees

Career Development

• Annual personal development plan
• Tailored training and mentoring
• Subscriptions to professional magazines and legal publications