Senior Legal Assistant

TSR-Legal; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Bristol is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join their team. This hybrid role involves providing high-level support and ensuring efficient case management while offering excellent client care. Candidates with backgrounds as Legal PAs or Support Assistants are welcome. The firm promotes long-term career development and is looking for a motivated professional eager to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive working environment

Hybrid work model

Award winning firm

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal PA or Legal Support Assistant.
• Exposure to Private Client work is advantageous.
• Strong client-facing skills with empathy and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level legal and administrative support to fee earners.
• Prepare, format, and manage legal documents and correspondence.
• Act as a key contact for clients, handling queries and appointments.
• Liaise with courts and external parties for case progression.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Clio or similar case management systems

Job description

Senior Legal Assistant / Legal Support Assistant – Family / Private Client

Bristol

Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote)

TSR Legal are delighted to be working with a forward-thinking law firm in North Bristol, who are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join their team.

This opportunity has arisen due to internal progression, reflecting the firm’s strong commitment to developing and promoting its people. As such, the firm is keen to appoint someone who is looking to build a long-term career, demonstrate loyalty to the firm, and grow with the role over time.

The firm will also consider candidates from Legal PA or Legal Support Assistant backgrounds, provided they bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in Family / Private Client work.

Role Purpose

To provide high-level legal and administrative support to fee earners within the team, ensuring efficient case management, excellent client care, and smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, formatting, proofreading and managing legal documents, correspondence and court forms
• Maintaining accurate and compliant case files in line with AML and GDPR requirements
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients, handling queries professionally and arranging appointments
• Liaising with external parties including courts, experts and intermediaries to support case progression
• Assisting with letters of engagement and client onboarding processes
• Supporting business development activities, including firm events and networking initiatives
• Confident use of legal technology, including Microsoft Office, Adobe and case management systems

Skills & Competencies

• Positive, enthusiastic and dependable team player
• Highly organised with excellent time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail with a professional approach to confidentiality
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on increasing responsibility over time

Preferred Experience (Desirable, Not Essential)

• Experience using Clio or similar case management systems
• Use of BundleDocs
• Confidence with e-filing court documents
• Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram) and an interest in using AI tools

Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal PA or Legal Support Assistant
• Exposure to Private Client work is advantageous (Wills, Probate, Estate Administration, Contentious Probate, Family, etc.)
• Strong client-facing skills with empathy, professionalism and discretion

Why Join?

• Role created due to internal promotion, highlighting genuine career progression
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term development opportunities within the firm
• Hybrid working model
• Award winning firm
• Opportunity to grow the role alongside the firm

How to Apply

If you are a motivated legal support professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a firm that genuinely invests in its people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact TSR Legal for a confidential discussion.

Please contact Rachel Phillips on 02920 388100 or email [e-mail].