Legal Assistant

Confidential; Teddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Teddington is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Head of Department in a busy law firm. You will produce legal documents, manage diaries, handle correspondence on the case management system, and assist with forms using FormEvo.

Strong typing and MS Word/Outlook skills are essential to keep deadlines and high standards. The role offers full-time hours in a professional environment, with opportunities to develop administrative expertise within the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal support role.
• Strong document production skills and a typing speed of approximately 65 WPM.
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience with FormEvo and case management systems.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated support to a Head of Department/Partner.
• Producing legal documents using digital dictation and Microsoft Word.
• Managing diaries, emails and appointments via Outlook.
• Maintaining accurate matter files and correspondence on the case management system.
• Preparing and completing forms using FormEvo.
• Managing daily filing and prioritising competing deadlines.
• Liaising professionally with clients and other parties.
• Following internal accounts procedures and maintaining accuracy.
• Providing reception cover when required.

Skills

Document production

Typing 65 WPM

MS Word

Outlook

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

FormEvo

Case management systems

Job description

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Looking for your next opportunity in the legal sector? This could be the perfect move!

We're working on an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Head of Department within a busy, professional law firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised, proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys providing high-level administrative support, and takes pride in delivering work to an excellent standard.

THE ROLE

• Providing dedicated support to a Head of Department/Partner
• Producing legal documents using digital dictation and Microsoft Word
• Managing diaries, emails and appointments via Outlook
• Maintaining accurate matter files and correspondence on the case management system
• Preparing and completing forms using FormEvo
• Managing daily filing and prioritising competing deadlines
• Liaising professionally with clients and other parties
• Following internal accounts procedures and maintaining accuracy
• Providing reception cover when required

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous experience in a legal support role
• Strong document production skills and a typing speed of approximately 65 WPM
• Confident use of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience with case management systems and FormEvo
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A proactive approach, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload efficiently

Location: Teddington

Hours: Full-time preferred, with flexibility to work 4 or 5 days per week

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 Dependent on experience

Why apply?

Join a busy professional environment where your organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to keep things running smoothly will make a real difference.