Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic local authority in Berkshire is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their Contracts and Commercial team. The role involves administrative duties including supplier communication and document management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a legal setting and administrative skills. This hybrid position offers weekly pay and supports work-life balance.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Hybrid working arrangements

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience providing support in a legal setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track responses from suppliers and update contract registers.
• Liaise with the legal department for document signing.
• Provide administrative support to the Contracts and Commercial team.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Discretion for confidential information

Job description

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Job Description

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which needs a Legal Assistant to join their Contracts and Commercial team. Your primary responsibilities will include tracking responses from suppliers, updating contract registers, and liaising with the legal department to ensure all documents are properly signed and in order.

Role: Legal Assistant – Contracts and Commercial team

Location: Berkshire – hybrid working

Umbrella Rate: £16.50 - £17.00ph

PAYE inc Holiday: £14.93 - £15.37ph

Contract Length: 3 months ongoing

Key responsibilities of the Legal Assistant role:

• Handle any administrative responsibilities required for the successful running of the contracts and commercial team.
• Liaising with the legal department to ensure all documents are in proper form and signed appropriately.
• General administrative support to the Contract Novations workstream team.

Key requirements:

• Strong administrative skills, with experience providing support in a legal setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Benefits included with the Legal Assistant role:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements to balance work and personal life.
• Weekly pay.

If this legal assistant role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email [emailprotected].

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.