Senior Legal Assistant

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal support firm in Bath is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join their High Value Personal Injury team. The role offers clear career advancement opportunities, competitive salary, and the chance to work on complex legal cases in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include client communication, document preparation, and legal support to the supervising Fee Earner.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Supportive work environment

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience or qualifications to perform successfully at Senior Legal Assistant level.
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, MOJ portal procedures, and Civil Procedure Rules.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking initial instructions from clients and preparing draft witness statements.
• Managing court timetables and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Conducting research into legal and quantum issues.

Skills

Knowledge of litigation processes

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Communication abilities

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join a High Value Personal Injury team, supporting a Fee Earner on complex, multi-track claims. The position offers excellent scope for career progression — the previous assistant has recently been promoted internally to a Fee Earner role, and the same pathway is available for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Taking initial instructions from clients and preparing draft witness statements
• Preparing draft letters of claim and other correspondence
• Managing court timetables and ensuring compliance with deadlines
• Liaising with experts, counsel, and clients, and dealing with general enquiries
• Attending conferences with counsel (both in person and remotely)
• Taking witness statements relating to liability and quantum
• Conducting research into legal and quantum issues
• Preparing key court documents such as claim forms, particulars of claim, and schedules of loss
• Instructing and briefing counsel as required
• Providing ongoing legal support to the supervising Fee Earner

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience or qualifications to perform successfully at Senior Legal Assistant (Grade A Fee Earner) level
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, MOJ portal procedures, and Civil Procedure Rules
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle pressure effectively
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Compassion, empathy, and excellent communication abilities

What’s on Offer

• Clear career progression with a direct pathway into Fee Earner roles
• The opportunity to work on high-value, complex Personal Injury cases in a supportive and professional environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

Job Info

• Job Title: Senior Legal Assistant
• Company: Meridian Business Support
• Location: Bath, Somerset
• Posted: Sep 22nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 23rd 2025
• Sector: Legal
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time