Legal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

• Location: Ross-on-Wye
• Salary: Competitive + bonus

Our client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Administrator to join their reputable law firm. The ideal candidate will be service-focused and play a crucial role in supporting staff within their Commercial Property team.

Day to Day of the role:

• Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service and support.
• Act as the first point of contact for administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, proactively anticipating the team’s needs.
• Assist with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
• Draft and format letters, documents, and forms with a high level of proficiency.
• Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
• Manage the diaries of allocated fee earners, ensuring effective time management and scheduling.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience within a legal or professional services environment is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong administration experience.
• Experience working in a client-facing environment.
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Gym contribution, discount schemes, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme and more!
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and professional environment.
• Career development opportunities within the firm.