Legal Assistant

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Employment department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals, supporting a busy and highly regarded team while gaining exposure to a broad range of employment law matters.

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, or Legal Administrator

The Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with fee earners and colleagues across the department, providing comprehensive administrative support and helping to ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately.

This is a varied role that offers exposure to client interaction, legal processes, business development activities and operational support within a professional legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Administrative Support

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to fee earners within the Employment team.
• Managing file opening, document production, filing, archiving and correspondence.
• Supporting document preparation, including drafting documents, bills and forms using approved templates and precedents.
• Assisting with legal processes, including online portals, court documentation, funding applications and case administration.
• Managing emails, telephone enquiries and diary coordination where required.
• Liaising with clients, courts, experts, agents and other third parties.
• Supporting the management of confidential documentation and client records.

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Delivering a professional and responsive service to clients at all times.
• Acting as a key point of contact for client enquiries and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Supporting fee earners with client communications via telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Assisting with new client enquiries and ensuring a positive client experience throughout the process.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.
• Supporting file audits and administrative compliance checks.
• Assisting with file opening processes, anti-money laundering checks and risk management requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of confidentiality, data protection and information security.

Business Development & Team Support

• Assisting with marketing and business development activities.
• Preparing presentation materials and client-facing documentation.
• Updating and maintaining CRM records and client information.
• Coordinating team meetings, training sessions and departmental events.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.