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Legal Support Assistant, Plymouth, Devon. With an annual salary of £24,500- £25,500K DOE, plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent. This will be working Monday to Friday 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working within this company : An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic monthly salary, a discretionary bonus scheme, 33 days’ holiday per annum (includes bank holidays), an additional day’s leave on your birthday, occupational sick pay, enhanced family leave, health care cash plan, a Death in Service benefit for your dependant(s) of 4 x your annual salary, discounted staff legal services, Cycle to Work Scheme, opportunities for career progression and more!

Elite Recruitment are seeking an experienced Legal Support Assistant which will see you providing effective administration and secretarial support using a bespoke case management system and a wide range of business software applications.

You will be expected to have contact with clients, both in person and by telephone and email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agencies.

You will also work collaboratively with your colleagues to ensure that the work within different departments, is carried out with high quality.  Also to ensure an efficient and effective professional legal service is achieved by making sure that documentation is prepared and produced to a consistently high standard and within required deadlines.

Key Specifications required for a Legal Support Assistant:

• ·    Previous experience of working within the legal services profession, particularly in relation to family and divorce work, would be a distinct advantage although not essential
• ·    Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• ·    Be an efficient and effective administrator and a strong team player who is keen to both support and learn from colleagues.
• ·    You will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly, concisely and without jargon.
• ·    Be comfortable speaking to clients, both on the telephone and in person, who are distressed due to their personal circumstances which have been affected by a breakdown in a relationship or emotional conflict.
• ·    Have experience of working with a variety of business software packages and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• ·    Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts.
• ·    Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application.
• ·    Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work.
• Be flexible and adaptable when necessary.

If you are saying yes to the above, then we would love to hear from you.  Please apply via this job board or contact Elite Recruitment.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria’s of the role by past experience and during the interview process

Legal Support Assistant, Plymouth, Devon. With an annual salary of £24,500- £25,500K DOE, plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent. This will be working Monday to Friday 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working within this company : An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic monthly salary, a discretionary bonus scheme, 33 days’ holiday per annum (includes bank holidays), an additional day’s leave on your birthday, occupational sick pay, enhanced family leave, health care cash plan, a Death in Service benefit for your dependant(s) of 4 x your annual salary, discounted staff legal services, Cycle to Work Scheme, opportunities for career progression and more!

Elite Recruitment are seeking an experienced Legal Support Assistant which will see you providing effective administration and secretarial support using a bespoke case management system and a wide range of business software applications.

You will be expected to have contact with clients, both in person and by telephone and email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agencies.

You will also work collaboratively with your colleagues to ensure that the work within different departments, is carried out with high quality.  Also to ensure an efficient and effective professional legal service is achieved by making sure that documentation is prepared and produced to a consistently high standard and within required deadlines.

Key Specifications required for a Legal Support Assistant:

• ·    Previous experience of working within the legal services profession, particularly in relation to family and divorce work, would be a distinct advantage although not essential
• ·    Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• ·    Be an efficient and effective administrator and a strong team player who is keen to both support and learn from colleagues.
• ·    You will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly, concisely and without jargon.
• ·    Be comfortable speaking to clients, both on the telephone and in person, who are distressed due to their personal circumstances which have been affected by a breakdown in a relationship or emotional conflict.
• ·    Have experience of working with a variety of business software packages and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• ·    Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts.
• ·    Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application.
• ·    Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work.
• Be flexible and adaptable when necessary.

If you are saying yes to the above, then we would love to hear from you.  Please apply via this job board or contact Elite Recruitment.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria’s of the role by past experience and during the interview process

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant will include:

• Organising refreshments for meetings;
• Collect, open, scan and distribute Royal Mail post.
• Deliver/collect items by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• All photocopying required by the Document Production Team/Fee Earners.
• Filing and Scanning as directed by the Team Leader.
• Frank outgoing mail ready for collection.
• Close files using the standard office procedure.
• Provide cover on reception as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery and re-order as/when required.
• Project work including: developing and maintaining a data base of wills and deeds, locating, retrieving and filing from the system as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Answering calls;
• Greeting clients;
• Any other ad-hoc duties.

Hours of Work: 8.30 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (38.75 hours)
Location: Horncastle

Legal Support Assistant

Home Working

BSA Group  

BSA Group

BSA Group is the trading name of the BSA Group Services Ltd, comprising the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), the British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS), the Health in Education Association (HIEDA), the Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA), the Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA), the Institute of Boarding (TIOB) and its subsidiary BSA Group Legal Services Ltd.

Mission

The Group mission is to support excellence in boarding, inclusion, safeguarding and health education.

Services

The Group and the individual associations/business units offer a broad range of services to members including:

·   Professional development

·   CPD, events and conferences

·   Guidance, advice and lobbying

·   Marketing and promotion

·   Professional accreditation

·   Certified agents and guardians

·   Consultancy

BSA Group team

A team of 22, our staff work remotely, and we are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised team player to support the work of the BSA Group and strengthen our customer-focused, business-minded, dynamic, ambitious team.

This role is remote so can be located anywhere in the UK provided the post holder is willing to travel for meetings, conferences or to see customers, as required and has the right to work in the UK. Out-of-hours work will be required from time to time. We put life and family at the heart of what we do and as such, flexible working requests, will be considered.

The BSA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BSA does not discriminate on race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Working at BSA Group

Our team enjoys flexible working, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, three days at Christmas and a birthday day off, 10% employer pension contribution and private healthcare. A competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on experience is offered for this role.

Job description

Post:   Legal Support Assistant

Responsible to:   Immigration Executive

The role:

BSA Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong customer service mindset and a desire to build a career in a professional environment. Based predominately in the legal team this role supports the whole group.  

While prior experience in UK immigration law is not required, we are looking for a highly motivated individual with a 'can-do' attitude who is eager to learn and contribute to a supportive team. 

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a vital part of the team, responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and client support. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Client and Administrative Support: 

·   Serving as the primary point of contact for BSA Group Legal, managing incoming phone calls and email inquiries with professionalism and a client-focused approach. 

·   Under the supervision of a solicitor, drafting, reviewing, and preparing essential legal and immigration documentation, including online visa application forms, Certificates of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), and official correspondence. 

·   Meticulously collating and reviewing supporting client documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness. 

Case Management & Progression: 

·   Actively monitoring and progressing client cases, ensuring timely and effective communication with clients to provide updates and gather necessary information. 

·   Recording time and maintaining detailed case logs to track progress and report on task completion. 

·   Staying up-to-date with Home Office updates and legislative changes affecting visa application procedures, processing times, and legal requirements. 

Team and Executive Assistance: 

·   Providing a wide range of administrative support across the BSA Group and specifically to the Legal team, including assisting with the coordination and delivery of events and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) sessions. 

·   Working closely with the Immigration team and Executive Director (Legal), assisting with both legal inquiries and broader BSA Group legal matters. 

·   Supporting the wider BSA Group with the delivery of services as required, including the CEO and DCEO/COO as needed. 

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

·   Support BSAG in all its work internally and externally as a member of staff. 

·   Support BSAG in service and budget delivery. 

·   Deliver against agreed annual group and personal targets. 

·   Support other work and duties as required. 

This role is perfect for a proactive individual who thrives on variety and wants to make a tangible impact. If you are a collaborative team player with a strong sense of initiative, we encourage you to apply. 

This job description is intended as a guide to the general duties and responsibilities of this post, which reasonably may vary from time to time according to the needs of the BSA Group. It does not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.    

August 2025

The BSA Group comprises BAISIS (British Association of Independent Schools with International Students), BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association), HIEDA (Health in Education Association), IELA (The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association) SACPA (Safeguarding and Child Protection Association), TIOB (The Institute of Boarding) and its subsidiary BSA Group Legal Services Ltd . BSA Group’s mission is to support excellence in boarding, safeguarding, inclusion and health education. BSA Group delivers services for more than 4,500 organisations and individuals in 50 countries worldwide. 

BAISIS: British Association of Independent Schools with International Students  

The British Association of Independent Schools with International Students (BAISIS) has 129 members and defines and shares best practice in academic and pastoral provision for international students in independent schools globally. Founded in 1997, the association offers a supportive network, termly meetings, CPD sessions and one- and two-day certificated courses for teachers of international students and other staff involved in their care. 

BSA: Boarding Schools’ Association  

The Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) is the largest membership association for boarding schools in the world. Founded in 1965, the BSA represents over 440 independent and state boarding schools in the UK, and more than 140 in over 40 countries overseas. The BSA mission is to champion boarding excellence and deliver boarding support worldwide. 

BSA Group Legal Services Ltd

BSA Group Legal is a SRA registered law firm offering immigration legal support to BSA member schools and their students. BSA Group Legal offers a full-spectrum immigration support service including: CAS support; policy, record-keeping and reporting support; BCA and CAS allocation guidance; mock UKVI audits; agent/guardian checks; due diligence checks to assess financial and pupil eligibility; bespoke immigration training and advice; individual student and family visa application support; Home Office escalation support including replacement BRPs, delayed application decisions, ISI compliance issues, CAS reinstatement and visa refusals.

HIEDA: Health in Education Association  

The Heath in Education Association (HIEDA) launched in July 2021 and has 200 members with a mission is to champion health in education excellence. Hieda provides training and education on a wide variety of medical issues, delivered by healthcare professionals who are experts in their field. 

IELA: The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association

The Inclusion and Equity Leadership Association (IELA) was launched in September 2024 as a professional association for schools, organisations and staff committed to inclusion and equity. IELA supports excellence in equity and inclusion work by actively advocating for change through training, resources, networking and consultancy.

SACPA: Safeguarding and Child Protection Association  

The Safeguarding and Child Protection Association (SACPA) champions excellence in safeguarding and child protection and has 460 members in 16 countries. Sacpa is the voice of safeguarding, providing a channel to government and other key agencies. The association represents organisations, associations, agencies and individuals involved in safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in the UK and overseas. The association formally launched in January 2020. 

TIOB: The Institute of Boarding  

The Institute of Boarding (TIOB) was launched in June 2022 as the world’s first professional association for boarding school staff. TIOB currently has 230 members, and its mission is to ‘support excellence for professional boarding staff’.  

Customer Support / Admin Support Roles

Multiple roles from Entry level to Experienced

Immediate Start

25k-35k dep on exp

Based local to Guildford, Surrey

We are currently recruiting for a number of Customer Service and Admin support roles in and around the Guildford area.

Would suit either recent Graduates or someone with some office based experience in administration/customer services.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.

We are delighted to be working with this rapidly expanding mutual society, who have experienced some impressive growth recently, and have a leadership team in place to make sure this continues and have big plans for the future, meaning there is some great opportunities at the moment for career minded people who want to join them on this journey. They are now looking for an Applications Support Analyst (IT Support) to join them, which is a completely brand new role for them due to continued growth of the business.

They offer some genuinely great perks here,  such as staff away days and social functions, with a benefits package that includes, Private Health Cover,  25 days holiday + bank holidays to start, free eye care, a 10% of salary annual bonus and a 10% non-contributory pension, death in service (x4 of base salary). And the benefits do not stop there, as they also offer a staff Employee Assistance program, and discounted membership investment opportunities as well as a further two days leave year fully paid to go and work for a charity of your choice. They also offer hybrid working and onsite parking is also provided. They also have an extremely impressive staff retention rate here too, which speaks volumes about the fantastic culture they have here. Simply put people stay here for the long term and enjoy working for them! 

The main focus of your role will be to:-

• Provide technical support for core line of business systems, resolving incidents and service requests within agreed timescales. This will involve taking the initial call/ticket and talking to users here, working out the potential issue and then moving this to the appropriate team/person. 
• Monitor application health, data processing, and integrations to ensure uninterrupted service
• Investigate and resolve recurring issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams
• Create and update technical guides, FAQs, and support procedures to ensure consistent knowledge sharing across the support team and wider business
• Work with internal and external technical teams to support release cycles, perform smoke testing, and validate application updates or patches in test and production environment

To be considered you will need 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role. Those who have some experience in roles such as 1st Line Support, Junior Business Analyst, Systems Analyst or a Junior Systems Tester would be the kind of people our client are looking to speak to!  Knowledge of SQL would also be advantageous.

This is a truly fabulous opportunity to join a great local employer in Gloucestershire, who offer a warm and friendly working environment, working with a great team!

Office hours are 8:45am to 5pm and the salary on offer is £27-35,000, depending on experience including all the benefits mentioned above, with them offering hybrid working. (You will need to be in the office 2/3 days a week)   

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran Boyle at CKB Recruitment 

We are delighted to be working with this rapidly expanding mutual society, who have experienced some impressive growth recently, and have a leadership team in place to make sure this continues and have big plans for the future, meaning there is some great opportunities at the moment for career minded people who want to join them on this journey. They are now looking for an Applications Support Analyst (IT Support) to join them, which is a completely brand new role for them due to continued growth of the business.

They offer some genuinely great perks here,  such as staff away days and social functions, with a benefits package that includes, Private Health Cover,  25 days holiday + bank holidays to start, free eye care, a 10% of salary annual bonus and a 10% non-contributory pension, death in service (x4 of base salary). And the benefits do not stop there, as they also offer a staff Employee Assistance program, and discounted membership investment opportunities as well as a further two days leave year fully paid to go and work for a charity of your choice. They also offer hybrid working and onsite parking is also provided. They also have an extremely impressive staff retention rate here too, which speaks volumes about the fantastic culture they have here. Simply put people stay here for the long term and enjoy working for them! 

The main focus of your role will be to:-

• Provide technical support for core line of business systems, resolving incidents and service requests within agreed timescales. This will involve taking the initial call/ticket and talking to users here, working out the potential issue and then moving this to the appropriate team/person. 
• Monitor application health, data processing, and integrations to ensure uninterrupted service
• Investigate and resolve recurring issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams
• Create and update technical guides, FAQs, and support procedures to ensure consistent knowledge sharing across the support team and wider business
• Work with internal and external technical teams to support release cycles, perform smoke testing, and validate application updates or patches in test and production environment

To be considered you will need 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role. Those who have some experience in roles such as 1st Line Support, Junior Business Analyst, Systems Analyst or a Junior Systems Tester would be the kind of people our client are looking to speak to!  Knowledge of SQL would also be advantageous.

This is a truly fabulous opportunity to join a great local employer in Gloucestershire, who offer a warm and friendly working environment, working with a great team!

Office hours are 8:45am to 5pm and the salary on offer is £27-35,000, depending on experience including all the benefits mentioned above, with them offering hybrid working. (You will need to be in the office 2/3 days a week)   

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Kieran Boyle at CKB Recruitment