Legal Support Assistant

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Scott Solutions Ltd in Shrewsbury is seeking a Legal Support Assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support to Solicitors. Training will be provided; prior legal experience is not essential. The role suits someone who has worked in busy, professional environments.

You will handle secretarial duties, client communications, file preparation, and attend meetings to provide updates and answer queries, with attention to billing through accurate time recording.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional environment is preferred.
• Good self-management and initiative are important.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial and Administrative support
• Communication with existing and potential clients
• Working under supervision on various aspects of a file
• Preparation of files and documents
• Attending client meetings to deal with updates and queries
• Time recording on client matters to ensure correct billing

Skills

Professional environment experience

Self-management

Attention to detail

Time management

Organization skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Support Assistant

Shrewsbury

£24,600 - £26,700

A prestigious Legal firm with branches throughout the midlands area is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant for their Shrewsbury Office

This is an exciting opportunity where you will assist Solicitors by providing administrative and secretarial support.

Previous Legal experience is not essential as full training will be given; however, the role would suit someone who has previously worked in a busy and professional environment.

Key Duties

• Secretarial and Administrative support
• Communication with existing and potential clients
• Working under supervision on various aspects of a file
• Preparation of files and documents
• Attending client meetings to deal with updates and queries
• Time recording on client matters to ensure correct billing

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a professional environment
• A high degree of self-management and initiative
• Experience of Microsoft office
• Good organisation skills and time management
• A high attention to detail