Legal Support Assistant

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing Court documentation and forms
• Assembling digital and physical Court bundles and filing paperwork through the Court
• Managing the team’s diary including arranging meetings, appointments and key deadlines.
• Distributing the team’s incoming post and dealing with the team’s outgoing post, including printing.
• Acting as a first point of contact for clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Managing new client and matter onboarding, including file opening and client inception processes.
• Supporting fee earners with matter management and general case administration.
• Managing the accurate and timely delivery of monthly billing requirements.
• Organising travel arrangements and accommodation where required.
• Preparing and submitting expense claims.
• Audio typing and transcription of correspondence and legal documents where required.
• Maintaining electronic filing systems and ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and stored.
• Implementing and maintaining efficient administrative systems and processes.
• Supporting the team with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
• ABOUT YOU
• We're looking for someone who is highly organised, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent client service. You will ideally have previous litigation experience in a legal environment, although training can be given to the right candidate.
• You will have:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to work collaboratively with the other LSAs and suggest smarter ways of working, if appropriate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional and client-focused manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a busy team environment.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Bupa/ Medicash
• Discretionary bonus opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance & Income Protection Insurance
• 25 days Annual Leave plus flex bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Option to buy 10 additional days annual leave each year
• 2 My Days (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Additional discretionary annual leave days
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

ABOUT US

Qualifications

• We're looking for someone who is highly organised, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent client service. You will ideally have previous litigation experience in a legal environment, although training can be given to the right candidate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach and the confidence to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be able to work collaboratively with the other LSAs and suggest smarter ways of working, if appropriate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional and client-focused manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability within a busy team environment.