Legal Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly organized Legal Support Assistant to join their dynamic Corporate Team. In this role, you will provide essential business support to partners and fee earners, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication. Your responsibilities will include drafting documents, managing diaries, and serving as the first point of contact for clients. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills can thrive, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Healthcare cash-plan

1/3 gym membership contribution

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience in a client-facing environment is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of IT systems and confident typing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and formatting letters, documents, and forms.
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
• Filtering client queries and being a first point of contact.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Legal Qualification

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

About The Role

We are currently looking for a highly organised individual to fulfill a crucial role in our support staff within our high performing Corporate Team.

Based in our Cambridge Office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager.The Legal Support Assistant role's objective is to provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team, including the following responsibilities:

• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms.
• Being a first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the team's needs where possible.
• Supporting the file opening process for the team.
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
• Filtering client queries, at times being the first point of contact for clients.
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.

About You

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will have:

• Sound knowledge of IT systems including full Microsoft Office suite and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work, with confident typing abilities.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Experience in a client-facing environment would be advantageous.
• Experience within a legal/professional services environment would be desirable.
• Experience in case management systems is preferable but not essential.

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Assistant include:

• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash-plan
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Happy People/Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations

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 peoples’ 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 expected by organizations, business leaders, and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service, we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to our clients’ needs, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including over 150 partners, and have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark in recognition of our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices across England and Wales, our well-established presence ensures clients can access a full-service legal offering regardless of location. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff, and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons established a regional hub in Northampton’s Waterside innovation area. Our London and Cambridge offices continue to grow.

With strong community ties and a proven track record of delivering legal advice to businesses and individuals in our regions, our clients value our tailored approach—delivering legal advice when and where they need it.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity. We aim to attract a workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a supportive, inclusive workplace that nurtures talent and achieves the best outcomes for our clients. We are also an armed forces-friendly organization.

We want you to succeed in the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodations needed to support your application. If interested, please submit your CV for this opportunity.

Note for recruitment agencies: The HCR Resourcing Team manages our recruitment. We primarily use direct hiring methods and work 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 apply. We reserve the right to pursue these candidates independently.