Legal Assistant Roles

Legal Southwest; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in England is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Private Client and Property Law teams. The role involves preparing legal documents, conducting research, liaising with clients, and managing correspondence and scheduling. Excellent communication and organisational skills are required, along with experience in a legal environment. This position offers an ideal opportunity for career development in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is required.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Confidence in using case management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be within commute distance to Kingsbridge.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners and solicitors with legal document preparation.
• Conduct research and manage files.
• Liaise with clients and professionals.
• Manage correspondence and scheduling.
• Support cases from instruction to completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established law firm in Kingsbridge. They are seeking two Legal Assistants to provide support within its busy Private Client and Property Law teams. These roles offer an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals to develop their careers within a supportive and professional environment.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will assist fee earners and solicitors with a wide range of tasks, including:

• Preparing and drafting legal documents
• Conducting research and file management
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other professionals
• Managing correspondence, scheduling, and general administrative duties
• Supporting the progression of matters from instruction through to completion

The Private Client role will focus on wills, probate, powers of attorney, and estate administration, while the Property Law role will cover residential conveyancing, sales, purchases, remortgages, and related transactions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• IT literacy and confidence in using case management systems
• Ability to work as part of a small team, while also managing tasks independently
• Must live within a commutable distance of Kingsbridge

What the Firm Offers

The firm provides a friendly and supportive working environment, with opportunities for training and career development. These roles are ideal for candidates looking to gain hands-on experience in Private Client or Property Law, while contributing to the success of a respected local practice.

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