Legal Assistant/ Secretary

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a hugely successful corporate law firm in Plymouth as a Legal Assistant! This role offers a great opportunity to support fee earners in Litigation and Conveyancing, ensuring smooth operations from start to finish. With a focus on teamwork and exceptional service, you'll thrive in a friendly Business Services Department. Enjoy a generous holiday allowance, hybrid working options, and a city centre location close to the sea. This position is perfect for someone with a passion for law and a desire for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance (25 days plus public holidays)

Extended Christmas break

Work/life balance encouragement

Death in Service insurance cover

Progression and training opportunities

Annual Christmas party

Team socials

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Conveyancing, or Commercial Property.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with Litigation and Dispute Resolution files.
• Manage Conveyancing and Commercial files from start to finish.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

IT Packages (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Experience in Litigation

Experience in Conveyancing

Experience in Dispute Resolution

Experience in Commercial Property

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Your new company

A hugely successful corporate law firm in Plymouth is currently looking for 2 Legal Assistants - 1 in the Litigation department and 1 in the Conveyancing department.

Both roles could be full-time or part-time for the right candidate, with a salary of £24k.

Your new role

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our friendly, busy Business Services Department. The successful candidate will assist fee earners with the day-to-day running of Litigation and Dispute Resolution files, as well as Conveyancing and Commercial files, from start to finish. Previous experience is preferred, ideally a minimum of 1 year in Litigation, Dispute Resolution, Conveyancing, or Commercial Property.

What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• A strong knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Be a team player focused on providing exceptional service with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including communicating with clients, counsel, and courts.

What you'll get in return

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year plus public holidays.
• An extended Christmas break.
• Work/life balance is encouraged.
• Full-time hours are 35 hours a week (office hours 9am-5pm).
• City centre location close to the sea and amenities.
• Hybrid working where appropriate.
• Death in Service insurance cover.
• Progression and training opportunities.
• Annual Christmas party.
• Team socials.