Legal Assistant – Gloucester Based

Thomas Legal; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working (home and office)

Job summary

Thomas Legal in Gloucester is seeking a Legal Assistant to support various conveyancing matters under qualified supervision. The role involves case management, client communications, and administrative tasks to ensure efficiency and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in law, relevant work experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The position offers hybrid working, generous leave, and various employee benefits, ensuring a vibrant workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade A – C are mandatory.
• Experience using Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• A Law Degree of 2:1 or equivalent qualification ideally required.
• Prior legal or relevant work experience preferred.
• Experience in a service-driven administrative team valued.

Responsibilities

• Open new cases and conduct client due diligence.
• Take a proactive role in client and introducer communications.
• Ensure matter files and billing systems are current.
• Interpret legal correspondence under supervision.
• Complete associated administrative tasks efficiently.

Skills

Communication skills

Client management

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade A – C

Law Degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or equivalent Law Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location: Brunswick House, Gloucester Business Park, Brockworth, GL3 4AA

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, (35 hours per week)

A fantastic opportunity to kick start your legal career!

Thomas Legal are an award‑winning residential property firm. Our aim is to be the best national provider of conveyancing services, with a team that is passionate about providing an exceptional service. As we have continued to grow, we insist on recruiting the best people with a genuine passion for property work. We are currently looking for a like‑minded individual to join our dynamic team.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in progressing a broad manner of conveyancing matters under the direction and supervision of a qualified member of staff. Duties include opening new cases, undertaking client due diligence and AML checks, taking a proactive role in reporting to both clients and introducers regarding the progress of their transaction, ensuring matter files and billing systems are up to date, interpreting legal correspondence, forms and procedures (under supervision) and ensuring all associated administration tasks are completed in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade A – C.
• Experience using Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A Law Degree (ideally 2:1 or above) or equivalent Law Qualification.
• Prior legal experience or work experience.
• Experience working within a service‑driven administrative team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (home and office).
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Additional annual leave for long service including a one‑month fully paid sabbatical.
• Monthly employee recognition awards.
• Holiday Trading Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health Care Cash Plan.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• EAP service and wellbeing programme.Study Support Programme.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Discounted corporate gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted shopping/restaurants scheme.
• Free monthly breakfasts and lunches.
• Teambuilding, sporting, and social events throughout the year, both company‑wide events and in individual teams.

Thomas Legal is an equal opportunity employer.