Legal Assistant

Novax Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant to support a busy Legal Services function. This role involves providing efficient administrative support across multiple legal disciplines and requires flexibility to work at various East London borough locations. Ideal candidates should have experience in administration within legal or public service environments. The successful applicant will maintain case management systems and assist legal professionals in delivering high-quality legal advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative support, preferably in legal services or public sector.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and disciplines.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Legal Services.
• Assist legal officers in delivering legal advice efficiently.
• Maintain and update case management systems.

Skills

Proactive organization

Administrative support

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Assistant

Grade: Scale 5

Location: Based across East London borough locations (flexibility required)

We are currently recruiting for a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to support a busy Legal Services function within a shared services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with an interest in legal services and public sector work.

The Role

You will provide effective and efficient administrative support to Legal Services, assisting legal professionals in the delivery of high-quality legal advice to internal stakeholders. The role spans multiple legal disciplines and requires flexibility to work across different sites as service demands require.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to Legal Services, including complex tasks with minimal supervision
• Support legal officers and wider administrative teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of support services
• Maintain and update case management systems, produce reports, and generate standard correspondence
• Carry out general office duties including filing, bundling, post handling (including DX), photocopying, and document delivery
• Arrange meetings, book rooms and refreshments, and minute meetings as required ...