Legal Assistant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded law firm in Cardiff is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Private Client team. The candidate will assist with administrative tasks related to probate and client interactions, ideal for someone with solid legal admin experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £26,000.

Qualifications

• Solid admin experience in a legal setting is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Probate team with day-to-day admin tasks.
• Drafting letters and legal documents such as wills.
• Managing calendars and client appointments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Client interaction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management system

Job description

Legal Assistant
Cardiff Full-time, Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)
Legal Assistant £26,000

The Opportunity
We're working with a well-regarded law firm in Cardiff looking to add a Legal Assistant to their Private Client team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid admin experience in a legal setting who wants to develop their career supporting probate and private client matters.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Probate team with day-to-day admin tasks
• Drafting letters and legal documents such as wills and lasting powers of attorney
• Completing relevant forms accurately and efficiently
• Managing calendars for fee earners, booking meetings, and preparing documents for client appointments
• Speaking with clients and other contacts over the phone in a professional and friendly manner
• Opening new client files on the case management system, closing completed matters, and organising file storage
• Handling incoming calls, taking messages, and using the phone system confidently
• Maintaining physical and digital filing systems, including the will bank

General admin duties include:

• Chasing outstanding invoices
• Opening and closing files
• Photocopying, scanning, and handling post

What you'll need:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• Experience using a case management system
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A confident, approachable manner with clients