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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)Â
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.
