Legal Assistant

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern offices

Training & development

Immediate start

Job summary

Reed is seeking an experienced Team Assistant to join its busy legal team in Cambridge. The role focuses on providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers and clients, ensuring efficient handling of files, onboarding, and AML procedures.

You will manage diaries, draft routine documents, open new files, and assist with billing and document retrieval through portals. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with immediate start 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

• 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.

Skills

Legal support

Organizational skills

Time management

Client communication

Multitasking

Independence and teamwork

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.