Legal Assistant

Confidential; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Cardiff is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our team. You will provide essential administrative and paralegal support to solicitors and the wider legal team.

Based in Cardiff, this full-time role offers Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm, with a salary of £26,000 per annum. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-focused and capable of handling confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal administration, paralegal or legal assistant role, transferable experience considered.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and paralegal support to solicitors and the wider legal team.
• Assisting with the preparation, formatting and management of legal documents.
• Maintaining accurate client files, records and case management systems.
• Managing incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties.
• Assisting with the preparation of files and documentation for meetings and appointments.
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring that documentation is organised and up to date.
• Supporting the team with general administrative duties as required.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Time management / prioritisation

IT skills (MS Office)

Teamwork / independence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

About the Company

Our client is an established legal company with offices across the UK, including Cardiff, Exeter and London. They are looking to appoint a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join their team in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join a professional legal environment, providing essential administrative and paralegal support to the wider team.

The Role

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support, helping to ensure that matters are handled efficiently and that clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Key Responsibilities

• - Providing administrative and paralegal support to solicitors and the wider legal team.
• - Assisting with the preparation, formatting and management of legal documents.
• - Maintaining accurate client files, records and case management systems.
• - Managing incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
• - Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties.
• - Assisting with the preparation of files and documentation for meetings and appointments.
• - Monitoring deadlines and ensuring that documentation is organised and up to date.
• - Supporting the team with general administrative duties as required.
• - Handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have:

• - Previous experience in a legal administration, paralegal or legal assistant role, although relevant transferable experience may also be considered.
• - Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• - Good written and verbal communication skills.
• - The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• - A professional, proactive and flexible approach to work.
• - Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• - The ability to work independently and as part of a team.