Reed
Legal Assistant
- Annual Salary: NMW – £30,000 DOE
- Location: Bridgwater, Glastonbury, Yeovil (with regular travel to other offices)
- Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Lite (1 day WFH optional)
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Private Client team. This is an urgent vacancy, and we are looking for the right candidate who could start as early as next week or within three months, depending on their notice period. The role requires a candidate who is ideally based on-site but may consider a hybrid arrangement.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide comprehensive support to our Private Client team.
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents and case management.
- Handle client communications and maintain confidential information with discretion.
- Support various administrative tasks including scheduling and file management.
- Regular travel to our offices in Bridgwater, Glastonbury, and Yeovil, ensuring consistent collaboration across locations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role within a legal setting.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology and documentation.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility to travel regularly between offices.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement (optional 1 day WFH).
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Engagement with high-level professionals and leaders within the organisation.
Additional Information:
- A new Head of Department will be starting on 30 March, and it is likely they will want to meet any prospective candidate. We aim to facilitate this meeting before their start date if possible to avoid any delays.
To apply for this Legal Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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