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Legal Assistant

Reed
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed is partnering with a national law firm to hire a Legal Assistant for their Bristol team on a full-time, permanent basis due to team growth and internal promotions.
  • The position involves a 35-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working options available.
  • Candidates should have experience in legal administration, especially in intellectual property, although this is not essential, and the role offers significant training and development opportunities.
  • The salary ranges from £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience, with a preference for candidates with proven IP working experience.
  • Benefits include 30 days of leave, a comprehensive health scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, and various other perks.

Due to team growth and internal promotions, Reed have partnered with a national law firm, supporting with the hire of a Legal Assistant to join their team in Bristol on a full time, permanent basis.

35 hour working week, Monday – Friday (Between the operating hours of 8am and 6pm) with hybrid working on offer.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, well-organised individual who thrives in managing deadlines and maintaining accuracy. If you have a passion for legal administration, particularly in intellectual property, and are looking for a role with significant training and development opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 dependent on experience (nearing top end if proven IP working experience) 

Duties:

  • Assist with the preparation of legal documentation, IP schedules, project estimates, and the legalisation of documents.
  • Handle change of owner, address, or name recordal formalities.
  • Engage in written and verbal communication with IP offices, foreign associates, and clients.
  • Support Legal fee earners with the delivery of client projects.
  • Manage incoming e-mail/post and respond as necessary.
  • Oversee diary management and preparation of client invoices.
  • Monitor and authorise incoming invoices when appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in legal administration, particularly with IP formalities, is desirable but not essential.
  • Ability to handle and prioritise large volumes of data.
  • Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.
  • Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
  • A proactive team player with a willingness to support others to achieve firm-wide goals.

Benefits:

  • 30 days leave (excluding Bank Holidays).
  • Comprehensive health scheme including Health Assurance.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Enhanced family leave.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme.
  • Paid day off for charitable endeavours.
  • Discount Voucher Scheme.
  • Electric Car Scheme.
  • Workplace ISA.
  • Medicash.
  • Care concierge.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.