Legal Assistant / Paralegal (3551)

Cathedrala Appointments; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting a temporary Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Exeter. The role supports solicitors and fee earners with legal and administrative tasks, including file management, document preparation, and client liaison. It requires organised, discreet professionals who can manage deadlines and use case management systems.

Salary ranges from £14 to £17 per hour DOE for this on-site assignment, offering varied legal work in a professional practice environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to draft standard legal documents and manage case files.
• Proficiency with case management systems and MS Office.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Discretion with confidential information and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience providing administrative support to fee earners.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and prepare standard legal documents for review.
• Manage case files, keeping records and the case management system accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bundles and collate documents for clients, courts and third parties.
• Liaise with clients, other law firms and third parties by phone and email.
• Support fee earners with research, diary management and key deadlines.
• Assist with file opening, client identity checks and billing administration.

Skills

Legal support

Document drafting

Case management

Client liaison

Deadline management

MS Office

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

£14 to £17 per hour DOE | Temporary, On-site | Exeter

Cathedral Appointments is recruiting on behalf of a respected legal practice in Exeter for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join on a temporary basis. This is an opportunity to support a busy team of fee earners, keeping files moving and clients well looked after.

The Role

Working closely with solicitors and fee earners, you will provide practical legal and administrative support across a varied caseload. The role suits someone with experience in a legal environment who is organised, discreet and comfortable managing deadlines, whether you are an experienced legal assistant or a paralegal looking for your next assignment.

Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant / Paralegal:

• Draft correspondence and prepare standard legal documents for review.
• Manage case files, keeping records and the case management system accurate and up to date.
• Prepare bundles and collate documents for clients, courts and third parties.
• Liaise with clients, other law firms and third parties by phone and email.
• Support fee earners with research, diary management and key deadlines.
• Assist with file opening, client identity checks and billing administration.

Requirements for the Legal Assistant / Paralegal include:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal or in a legal support role.
• A sound understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Well organised, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• A professional, discreet approach to confidential information.
• £14 to £17 per hour, depending on experience.
• Temporary assignment, based in Exeter.
• Varied legal work within a professional practice environment.
• A chance to broaden your legal experience and build your CV.

Equal Opportunities: Cathedral Appointments is committed to equal opportunities in recruitment. We welcome applications from all candidates and assess every applicant on merit, skills and experience alone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.