Legal Support Assistant

PT group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Legal Support Assistant to join their Commercial Property team. This role offers the chance to provide vital business support, manage client interactions, and assist in various administrative tasks. With a focus on detail and strong organizational skills, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. The firm promotes a supportive culture, ensuring you have the opportunity to grow your career while working on diverse and interesting matters. Join a team that celebrates hard work and personal merit, making a meaningful impact in the legal sector.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support Staff Bonus Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

27 Days Annual Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Gym Membership Contribution

Flu Vaccinations

Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous.
• Strong legal administration experience with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage file opening process and be the first point of contact for clients.
• Assist with financial transactions and document preparation.

Skills

Legal Administration

Client Management

Microsoft Office

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Experience in Legal Environment

Strong Communication Skills

Tools

Case Management Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

About The Role

We are currently looking for a proactive, highly organised, service-focused individual to fulfill a crucial role in our support staff within our Commercial Property team.

Based in Wye Valley Office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team.

Responsibilities of a Legal Support Assistant include:

• Managing the file opening process for the team
• Being the first point of contact for clients
• Being the first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the team's needs where possible
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required
• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners

About You

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will have:

• Experience within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous
• Strong legal administration experience
• Experience in case management systems
• Experience of working in a client-facing environment
• Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices
• Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• Strong communication and organisational skills

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Assistant:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations
• Parking

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen, and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our people's energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference. Your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR, you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people who love getting stuck into a client problem and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve, and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organizations, business leaders, and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach, being flexible and responsive to our clients' needs to deliver the best outcomes. With over 800 lawyers and support staff, including more than 150 partners, and the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark, we are committed to high standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales, our presence stretches from west to east, ensuring clients can access full-service legal support wherever they are. We have expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff, and Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons has established a regional hub in Northampton. Our London and Cambridge offices continue to grow.

We have strong community ties and a proven track record of delivering legal advice tailored to our clients' needs.

As an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity and aim to attract a workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. We are also an armed forces-friendly organization.

We want you to achieve your best during the recruitment process. Please inform us of any adjustments needed to support your application. If interested, please apply and submit your CV.

Note for recruitment agencies: The HCR Resourcing Team manages recruitment directly and works with a Preferred Supplier List. Only agencies on this list will be invited to submit candidates. Unsolicited CVs sent to employees or partners will not be considered, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right to pursue these candidates independently.