Legal Assistant — Growth Path & Training

Confidential; Gerrards Cross; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training, mentoring, and structured\nc

Structured career development

Job summary

Confidential in Gerrards Cross is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a well-respected, long-established law firm known for its personable culture and strong professional development ethos. The role offers a supportive, inclusive team environment and clear career progression.

You will support fee-earners across the team with file opening, compliance checks, document preparation, letters and reports, diary management, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively and manage changing priorities.
• IT-confident with good typing and document handling.

Responsibilities

• Managing client contact professionally via phone, email and in-person.
• Assisting with file opening, compliance checks, and document preparation.
• Drafting letters, forms, reports and basic legal documents.
• Handling incoming/outgoing post, scanning, bundling and file management.
• Conducting searches, collating information and maintaining records.
• Diary management, meeting scheduling and general administrative support.

Job description

Confidential in Gerrards Cross is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a well-respected, long-established law firm known for its personable culture and strong professional development ethos. The role offers a supportive, inclusive team environment and clear career progression.

You will support fee-earners across the team with file opening, compliance checks, document preparation, letters and reports, diary management, and client communications.