Legal Support Assistant

Artaria String Quartet; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Cheltenham is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to join their Dispute Resolution team. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to fee earners, managing client communications, and ensuring efficient delivery of legal services. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days of annual leave

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare cash plan

Electric vehicle scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to employee perks and benefits portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a client-facing or professional services environment.
• Familiarity with case management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading letters and documents.
• Coordinating diary schedules and travel arrangements for fee earners.
• Managing client communications and responding to queries.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Legal Support Assistant Dispute Resolution (Banking & Finance)

Location: Cheltenham Office

TSR Legal are proud to support a Top 60 Law Firm who are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join their busy Dispute Resolution team as a Legal Support Assistant. This team handles a wide range of matters and enjoys a growing national reputation, with this particular role supporting the Banking and Finance subgroup.

The Role

Responsibilities

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and business support to fee earners, helping ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of legal services. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading letters, documents, and forms
• Acting as the primary point of contact for administrative support, anticipating and prioritising the needs of the team
• Supporting the preparation and processing of financial transactions
• Managing client communications and responding to initial queries
• Coordinating diary schedules and travel arrangements for allocated fee earners
• Completing conflict and ID checks as part of compliance procedures
  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Teams
• Excellent attention to detail and confident typing skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• Previous experience in a client-facing or professional services environment (legal sector experience is desirable but not essential)
• Familiarity with case management systems is advantageous
  
  

Benefits

This role offers a range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to a comprehensive employee perks and benefits portal
  
  

Please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director in confidence on 02920 388100. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.