Legal Assistant

Confidential; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive environment

High-quality work exposure

Training & development

Modern offices

Immediate start

Job summary

Confidential, a respected law firm, is seeking an experienced Team Assistant to join its busy legal team in Cambridge. A proactive and organised individual will support fee earners, ensuring smooth handling of legal matters.

The role involves administration, client contact, diary management and compliance tasks, with opportunities for training and development. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal support or legal assistant position.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding client care and communication skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers with case preparation and administration.
• Process legal documents, correspondence and client information accurately.
• Act as a first point of contact for clients by telephone and in person.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings.
• Draft routine correspondence and legal documentation.
• Assist with file opening, client onboarding and AML compliance procedures.
• Retrieve and file documents through online portals and legal systems.
• Monitor client accounts, assist with billing processes and generate invoices.
• Prepare bundles and maintain electronic and paper files.
• Support day-to-day administration and organisation of the office.

Skills

Legal support experience

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Multitasking

MS Office

Case management systems

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

A highly regarded and expanding law firm is seeking an experienced Team Assistant to join its busy and supportive legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and organised individual to play a key role in supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of legal matters.

Based primarily in Cambridge, this position may also be available from an alternative office location for the right candidate.

The Role

As a Team Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers, ensuring files and client matters are managed efficiently and professionally.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting lawyers with case preparation and administration.
• Processing legal documents, correspondence, and client information accurately and efficiently.
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients both by telephone and in person.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Drafting routine correspondence and legal documentation.
• Assisting with file opening, client onboarding, and compliance procedures including AML requirements.
• Retrieving and filing documents through online portals and legal systems.
• Monitoring client accounts, assisting with billing processes, and generating invoices.
• Preparing bundles and maintaining electronic and paper files.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration and organisation of the office environment.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a legal support or legal assistant position.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Outstanding client care and communication skills.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a team.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Exposure to high-quality legal work.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• Modern offices and excellent resources.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal support professional looking to join a respected firm where their contribution will be valued and rewarded.