Legal Assistant - Private Client - Top Legal 500 Team

QED Legal LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A national legal firm in Manchester is looking for a legal assistant to provide essential administrative support and client care. This full-time role includes handling client communications, managing diaries, and preparing documents. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be keen to learn. A supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth are offered, along with 1 day per week of home-working after training.

Benefits

Supportive, professional team environment

1 day per week home-working after training

Great opportunity to grow your legal career

Qualifications

• 6–12 months’ admin experience is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to handle client calls and messages professionally.
• Experience with document preparation and file management.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support across the Private Wealth team.
• Prepare documents and manage files accurately.
• Handle client calls and messages professionally.
• Manage diaries, correspondence and office tasks.

Skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Strong communication

Accurate typing

Attention to detail

Organised

Proactive

Keen to learn

Job description

Overview

A top-ranking Legal 500 Private Wealth team is looking for a legal assistant to join their team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in legal support.

You’ll be providing essential administrative support and client care, helping our lawyers deliver a first-class service. 6–12 months’ admin experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support across the Private Wealth team
• Prepare documents and manage files accurately
• Handle client calls and messages professionally
• Manage diaries, correspondence and office tasks

Qualifications

• Confident with Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication and telephone skills
• Accurate typing and attention to detail
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn

Benefits

• Supportive, professional team environment
• Full-time role with 1 day per week home-working after training
• Great opportunity to grow your legal career

How to apply

To apply or find out more, contact:

Patrick McMahon:
[e-mail]
07946 239688