Legal Assistant/Secretary - Corporate And Commercial Law

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a talented Team Assistant for their Corporate and Commercial team. The role involves managing client communications, administrative tasks, and supporting fee earners. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities. The company offers competitive salaries, 26 days of holiday, and various benefits, including life insurance and health support, fostering a great work/life balance.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus recognition

Birthday Off & Voucher

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Income protection

Vitality health insurance

Medicash healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• It is advantageous to have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Responsibilities

• Taking calls from clients and passing messages to fee-earners.
• Dealing with the administration aspects of client matters.
• Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of tasks.
• Managing diaries and inboxes.
• Managing electronic documents sent to and from external parties.

Skills

Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office

Excellent attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Outgoing and proactive

Calm under pressure

Job description

Our client has a permanent, full‑time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant within their Corporate and Commercial team. They pride themselves on a friendly, approachable attitude towards staff and clients. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working and genuine progression opportunities, supporting you to achieve your goals, whilst maintaining a great work/life balance.

The role:

• Taking calls from clients, passing messages to fee‑earners
• Dealing with the administration aspects of client matters
• Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of tasks
• Managing diaries and inboxes
• Managing electronic documents sent to and from external parties

Requirements:

• It is advantageous to have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills
• Great time management skills
• Self‑motivated, outgoing and proactive
• Calm under pressure

Benefits:

• Pay – They value their employees, and their salaries reflect this.
• Bonus – They recognise and reward all of your hard work.
• Holidays – 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Flexibility – They are open to your suggestions about work/life balance.
• Birthday Off & Voucher – No one wants to work on their birthday. Take the day off and go shopping!
• Pension – To help out your future self.
• Life insurance – Support for your loved ones, just in case.
• Income protection – If you get sick, they guarantee a % of your salary for up to 2 years.
• Vitality health insurance – They support you to be happy and healthy (Free coffees, cinema tickets or even an Apple Watch are also a nice touch).
• Medicash healthcare cash plan – We all hate the dentist; at least you don't have to pay for it. That, amongst many other everyday healthcare needs, is all covered.
• Wellbeing support – They’re passionate about wellbeing, including Calm premium, 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.