Legal Assistant

Das Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bristol is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Operational Support team. The role involves managing office tasks, providing administrative support to lawyers, and ensuring confidentiality. Ideal candidates will have a law degree or relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

Qualifications

• Suitable for law graduates or those with administrative experience.
• Desirable knowledge of legal office operations.

Responsibilities

• Answering reception calls and directing them appropriately.
• Reviewing documents for legally privileged disclosures.
• Performing general administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Confidentiality

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ARAG Law is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Operational Support team in Bristol. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to ensure the smooth functioning of our office and support our lawyers with effective case management.

This varied role involves supporting our legal teams with general telephone and administrative support. Due to the nature of our work, applicants must be able to work confidentially and with attention to detail.

In this fast-paced environment, you will thrive under pressure and be able to deliver results within tight deadlines. Join a team where your skills and passion will make a difference!

Key Responsibilities:

• Answering reception calls across all law departments and directing them appropriately.
• Archiving, retrieving files and boxes from storage.
• Checking disbursements on settlement of cases, general housekeeping, and paying disbursements by cheque or bank transfer where required.
• Reviewing documents to identify legally privileged disclosures, redacting, and sorting.
• Handling communication via email, post, and phone with prospective new clients.
• Monitoring shared mailboxes and completing tasks as needed.
• Facilitating the smooth running of the office.
• Performing general administrative tasks such as processing incoming and outgoing post, preparing file copies, court bundles, and bundles for counsel.

This role is suitable for law graduates, but we also welcome applicants with experience in administrative or customer service roles. Candidates from other backgrounds who are motivated to work in a professional environment and wish to develop their abilities are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A passion for providing excellent service.
• Working knowledge of the operations of a legal office is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to ensuring positive customer outcomes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

If you believe you are a good fit for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply, even if you do not meet all the listed criteria.