Legal Assistant - Commercial / Land & DevelopmentLocation: Swindon TSR Legal are proud to be working with a leading South West law firm who now have a brand new opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Swindon team.Professional Growth: The firm is committed to helping its team members improve and excel. Expect robust support and opportunities for professional development.Positive Work Environment: Enjoy a supportive, forward-looking workplace where your contributions are valued.Commitment to Excellence: Be part of a team that prioritises excellent client service and strives for brilliance in every task.Dynamic and Inspiring Culture: Work in an environment that fosters ambition, energy, and innovation. Role and Responsibilities:As a Legal Assistant in the Commercial department, you will provide high-quality support to enable lawyers to focus on more technical and complex matters. Your role will involve:- Providing high level legal administrative support.- Managing client matters alongside lawyers to ensure high service levels.- Conducting legal research and drafting documents as needed.- Preparing files for billing and screening incoming calls.- Sorting and prioritising mail, emails, and messages.- Delivering a professional, efficient, and friendly service to clients, recognising when they may be going through difficult processes.- Committing to LEXCEL & Investors in People standards and understanding the requirements of the Law Society.- Familiarity with Solicitors Accounts Rules affecting the receipt and payment of cheques and client monies. Essential Skills and Experience:- Experience in legal work, ideally within a busy Commercial team.- Ability to remain calm, polite, and focused in various situations.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Strong relationship-building and collaborative working abilities.- Experience in drafting legal documents.- General administrative experience with great attention to detail.- Ability to handle a varied workload and work at pace.- High standard of work under pressure.- Sound decision-making and ownership of tasks.- Professional presentation and flexible approach.- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages.Desirable Skills:- A strong background in legal conveyancing work.Please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director at TSR Legal for more information or apply directly below: /
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TSR Legal Recruitment
Posted a month ago, valid for 12 days
Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 2ED, England
£20,000 - £30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Salary: Not specified
- Experience required: Experience in legal work, ideally within a busy Commercial team
- Location: Swindon
- Role involves providing high-quality legal administrative support, managing client matters, conducting legal research and drafting documents, preparing files for billing, and delivering excellent client service
- Skills required include excellent communication, relationship-building, drafting legal documents, administrative experience, ability to work under pressure, and strong IT skills
