Legal Assistant

SPI Management; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the legal sector is searching for a Legal Assistant to provide essential support to the Commercial Property, Land & Development teams. The role focuses on administrative efficiency, document drafting, and client communication, requiring strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Join a collaborative culture that prioritizes personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal work ideally at paralegal level.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Calm and focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality admin support directly to a Partner.
• Drafting legal documents and preparing files for billing.
• Managing calls, emails, and client communications.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital Systems

Job description

Are you the calm in the legal storm? Do you thrive on organisation, precision, and being the reliable right-hand to a Partner in a fast-paced legal environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

We're currently on the lookout for a dynamic, detail-driven Legal Assistant to join our client's Commercial Property, Land & Development teams.

This is not a fee-earning role, but it is a key one - you'll be helping to keep the wheels of our client's legal machine turning smoothly by freeing up time for the Partner to tackle the complex stuff, while you make sure everything else is running like clockwork.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be an indispensable member of the team, supporting with tasks such as:

High-quality admin support directly to a Partner

Drafting legal documents (with guidance)

Preparing files for billing and completion

Liaising with clients and keeping them in the loop

Handling digital dictation and correspondence

Managing calls, emails, and messages like a pro

Offering a warm, empathetic client experience - especially when things get tough

Ensuring compliance with LEXCEL, the Law Society, and Solicitors Accounts Rules

Essential

What We're Looking For:

Experience in legal work, ideally at paralegal level (even if the role isn't fee-earning)

Calm, focused, and polite under pressure

Fantastic communicator - both written and verbal

Strong attention to detail and organisation

Confident with Microsoft Office and digital systems

A team player who loves variety and can work at pace

Professional, proactive, and friendly

Desirable

Background in property legal work, especially residential conveyancing or land & development

Experience in a busy legal environment

No specific qualifications are required - just proven legal support experience and the right mindset.

Our client has a collaborative and forward-thinking culture with a genuine focus on wellbeing and development.

If you're ready to bring your A-game to a firm that values integrity, excellence and growth - apply now!

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