Legal Assistant

Pertemps; Cardiff; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pertemps in Cardiff is seeking a proactive Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our busy legal team. You will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to solicitors, manage files, and help ensure timely, professional service to clients.

Key duties include drafting and formatting documents, maintaining case management systems, handling correspondence and deadlines, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver accurate, compliant work with confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifikationen

• Previous experience in a legal administration, paralegal or legal assistant role.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work.
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Aufgaben

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to solicitors and the legal team.
• Assist with preparation, formatting and management of legal documents.
• Maintain accurate client files and case management records.
• Manage incoming correspondence, emails and calls.
• Liaise professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Support meetings and appointments with prepared files.
• Handle confidential information discreetly.

Kenntnisse

Paralegal experience

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Document management systems

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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.