Legal Assistant

Pertemps South Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps South Wales is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join their Cardiff team. The role provides essential administrative and paralegal support to solicitors and the wider legal department, with responsibilities spanning document handling, client liaison and file management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in legal administration, strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration or paralegal support is preferred.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail are essential.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to solicitors and the legal team.
• Assist with the preparation, formatting and management of legal documents.
• Maintain accurate client files, records and case management systems.
• Manage incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries in a professional manner.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and other parties as needed.

Skills

Legal administration

Paralegal support

Document management

Client liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case 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.