Legal Assistant

Co-op Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with up to 10% employer contr.

30% discount on Co-op products

Cycle-to-work scheme

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

Co-op Legal Services in Bristol is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the probate team. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, based at the Bristol/Almondsbury office, offering a salary of £25,430 plus benefits.

Training and development opportunities are available as you grow with the ethical legal business. You'll support case handlers with varied administrative tasks, using a case management system and Excel, helping maintain filing systems and prepare letters to third parties.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Proactivity and persistence to achieve outcomes.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Professional and sensitive communication with external parties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work.
• Support case handlers with a range of administrative tasks including printing, confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to 3rd parties.
• Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel.
• Maintain an accurate and organised filing system.
• Gain exposure to initial stages of case management and review of legal documents to support case managers.

Skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Job description

Legal Assistant £25,430 plus excellent benefits including annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts (Work level 6C) Full time
37.5 hours per week.

Fixed shift patterns Monday-Friday Office based in Bristol, Almondsbury with free onsite parking We're looking for Legal Assistants to join our probate team at Co-op Legal Services.

In this role, you'll support case handlers with a variety of administrative tasks.

You don't need any legal experience for this role, so if you have the skills we're looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business.

What you'll do

Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work
Support case handlers by carrying out range of administrative work including printing, handling confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to 3rd parties
Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel
Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained
Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team
Maintain an accurate and organised filing system
Gain exposure to the initial stages of case management, reviewing legal documents and making sure the case manager has all they need to start the case

What you'll bring

To thrive here, you'll need to bring: Customer service experience
The ability to show proactivity and persistence to achieve the desired outcome
Great organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with external parties, customers, colleagues, and partners
The ability to prioritise your work and adapt to multiple requests

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we're owned by our members.

And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you.

So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement.

We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose.

We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:

An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream

• early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme A place you'll belong We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.