Personal Assistant, Paralegal

Australasian Recruitment Company Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Clerk to support legal and financial functions. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience within the UK legal system, demonstrating strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing legal documents, conducting research, and assisting with compliance tasks. This role is essential for maintaining accurate legal operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a legal clerk or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of UK legal systems and terminology.
• Experience with legal documentation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries.
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Legal document handling

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Overview

PERSONAL ASSISTANT, PARALEGAL
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Legal Clerk with a minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the UK legal system. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of legal procedures and documentation, alongside proven experience supporting financial or regulatory matters. This role is critical in ensuring smooth legal operations and accurate record-keeping, while also offering support across a variety of legal and financial functions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, proofreading, and managing legal documents and correspondence
• Conducting legal research and preparing summaries or reports as required
• Managing case files, ensuring they are up-to-date, well-organised, and compliant with legal standards
• Supporting solicitors and legal teams in preparing for hearings, meetings, and negotiations
• Liaising with clients, courts, and financial institutions as needed
• Maintaining accurate records of transactions, contracts, and financial documentation
• Assisting in compliance and regulatory reporting tasks
• Handling confidential information with the utmost discretion and professionalism

Qualifications

• Having a minimum 5 years\' experience as a legal clerk or in a similar legal support role within the UK
• Possessing a solid understanding of UK legal systems, procedures, and terminology
• Demonstrating experience working with legal documentation and financial or legal compliance matters
• Showing strong organisational and administrative skills
• Communicating with excellent written and verbal skills
• Being proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems
• Working independently and managing multiple priorities

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply today by submitting your CV to us. Please note that due to the high volume of applications that we receive, only successful applicants will be contacted. For information on how we process personal information, please refer to our website: How We Use Your Personal Information.

At Australasian Recruitment Company we are committed to an Equal Opportunities policy and make employment decisions by matching business needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities) gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.