Legal Assistant

Meridian Business Support; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading legal firm as a Legal Assistant, where you will provide vital administrative support to the Private Client team. This role is ideal for candidates with a law degree or relevant administrative experience who are looking to start their career in private client law. Benefit from a salary of £25,000 PA and excellent perks, including extra time off for your birthday and a cash back medical scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Cash back medical scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Law degree preferred or relevant administrative/legal support experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to Private Client team.
• Draft and amend legal documents and handle sensitive client communications.
• Manage diaries and assist with day-to-day office operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Law degree

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity fora individualwith administrative or legal support experience who iskeen to develop a career in private client law. This role would also suit a candidate who has a law degree and is looking for the first step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to fee earners in the Private Client team
Draft and amend legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism
Communicate effectively with clients, often handling sensitive and confidential matters
Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and assist with day-to-day office operations
Open, maintain, and archive client files in accordance with firm procedures
Support billing and file management tasksAbout You:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communicator with a professional and empathetic approach
Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with case management systems
Flexible, proactive, and team-focused attitudeThis position is working Monday – Friday in Sherborne. The salary is £25,000 PA and there are some great benefits including 25 days a year plus bank holidays, extra day off every year for your birthday, cash back medical scheme and life insurance

Job Info

Job Title:

Legal Assistant

Company:

Meridian Business Support

Location:

Bournemouth, Dorset

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 10th 2025

Sector:

Legal

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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