Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Swindon (and/or) Marlborough
Job Type: Full-time
The purpose of this firm and Legal Assistant role is to provide excellent client service and exceed expectations by being dynamic, inspiring, and proactive; client service is at the heart of everything this client does. They have a fantastic group of people who work hard, are dedicated, and demonstrate great commitment. As a Legal Assistant, in return for aiming towards these standards, this firm will help you to improve and support you in being the best way possible.
Legal Assistant Role and Responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To work within the busy Commercial department providing high quality support to enable lawyers to carry out their work and help free up time for them to work on more technical and complex matters. To engage with the team and clients to build and develop strong working relationships and contribute towards making this firm an inspiring and successful place to work.
Typical Legal Assistant Activities:
Responsibilities:
* Providing administrative support to a high standard
* Dealing with client’s matters where appropriate working alongside the lawyer to manage expectations and deliver a high level of service.
* Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents when required
* Preparing files for billing
* Screening incoming calls
* Sorting and prioritising mail, emails and messages
* Provision of a profession...