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Legal Assistant
Job summary
A well-established law firm in Totnes is seeking a Legal Assistant to support Solicitors and manage cases. This full-time role includes preparing legal documents, conducting research, and general office administration. Ideal candidates will have a strong administration background and be organised, proactive, with excellent communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, career development, and a supportive team environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience with legal terminology or case management systems is helpful.
- Confidence in prioritising a busy workload is essential.
Responsibilities
- Prepare documents for hearings and meetings.
- Draft letters and legal paperwork.
- Organise case files and conduct research.
- Manage diaries and court dates.
Skills
Education
Pertemps, on behalf of their client, is excited to be recruiting a Legal Assistant for a well-established, supportive law firm in Totnes. This is a full-time, permanent role and a brilliant opportunity to join a growing Private Client team that genuinely invests in its people.
You’ll be working closely with a team of experienced Solicitors, helping to keep cases progressing smoothly and clients well supported. Your day may include preparing documents for hearings and meetings, drafting letters and legal paperwork, organising case files, conducting research, managing diaries and court dates, and acting as a friendly, professional point of contact for clients and other parties. You’ll also support general office admin to keep everything running efficiently.
We’re looking for someone who is organised, confident and proactive. Strong communication and time management skills are key, and you’ll need to be comfortable prioritising a busy workload. Experience with legal terminology or case management systems is helpful, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.
A strong Administration background is a must!
- Competitive, market-rate salary
- Two additional days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- Paid parking permit
- Ongoing training and genuine career development opportunities
- A supportive, friendly team that looks after its staff
- A workplace that values work-life balance and personal wellbeing
Totnes
Monday to Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
1 hour lunch
If you're looking for a role where you can grow, feel supported and build a long-term future, this could be the perfect next step.
Please APPLY now or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth branch.
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