Legal Support Assistants Dispute Resolution

Lanyon Bowdler LLP; Conwy; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanyon Bowdler LLP is seeking two legal support assistants to join our Dispute Resolution Team, with one based in Hereford and the other in Conwy. You will work closely with our lawyers, handling live cases from first client contact through to resolution, gaining hands-on experience in property, partnership, contract disputes and general litigation.

This role offers an opportunity to develop organisational and administrative skills in a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Excellent written English and good numeracy.
• Welsh language skills would be useful for the Conwy role.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and IT systems.
• Strong organisation and time management with attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Friendly, professional manner.
• Previous legal or office experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Be a first point of contact for new and existing clients, taking initial details.
• Prepare files, documents and correspondence.
• Keep clients updated on how their matters are progressing.
• Work under supervision on parts of case files, taking on more as your confidence grows.
• Support the lawyers with a wide range of administrative and legal tasks.

Skills

Excellent written English

Good numeracy

Welsh language skills

Microsoft Word

IT systems

Strong organisation and time planning

Calm under pressure

Friendly, professional manners

Previous legal or office experience (a

Tools

Microsoft Word

IT systems

Job description

Opportunity at our Hereford and Conwy offices

Are you an organised clear communicator, interested in how legal disputes are resolved? We’re looking for two legal support assistants to join our Dispute Resolution Team, one to be based at our Hereford office, the other in Conwy. The type of work undertaken by our Dispute Resolution Team includes property disputes, partnership disputes, contract disputes and general litigation.

About the role

You’ll work closely with our lawyers, supporting them on live cases from the first client contact right through to resolution. It’s varied, hands‑on work, and you’ll see how your contribution makes a real difference to clients, who are often dealing with stressful situations.

Day to day, you will:

• be a first point of contact for new and existing clients, taking initial details from them
• prepare files, documents and correspondence
• keep clients updated on how their matters are progressing
• work under supervision on parts of case files, taking on more as your confidence grows
• support the lawyers with a wide range of administrative and legal tasks

What we’re looking for

• Excellent written English and good numeracy; Welsh language skills would be useful for the Conwy role
• Confidence using Microsoft Word and IT systems
• Strong organisation and time management, with a sharp eye for detail
• The ability to stay calm and prioritise in a busy environment
• A friendly, professional manner
• Previous legal or office experience is helpful but not essential

Why join us

We’re an independent firm with more than 200 people across six offices, and we’re proud of our roots in the communities we serve. You’ll join a supportive team where you can learn quickly, and we’ll invest in your development with clear routes for progression, whether you want to grow as a legal support professional or move towards a career as a lawyer.

Lanyon Bowdler offers a number of benefits – some of which are,

• an initial 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days, plus Bank Holidays.
• Free and discounted legal fees.
• We support flexible working where possible, plus you can bank additional time and take time off for things that are important to you.
• We offer enhanced maternity and adoption pay, as well as group life assurance.
• Plus we have numerous ways to support your professional development.