138 Legal Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

PROPERTY LEGAL ASSISTANT
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THE OPPORTUNITY:
Get Recruited are working with a highly reputable award-winning Legal practice who are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Assistant to join their growing team! The ideal candidate will have worked previously in a Conveyancing Assistant role. As the Conveyancing Assistant you will assist the partners with their day-to-day duties.

THE ROLE:

• Assist with the day-to-day management of files.
• To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary if required to do so.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documentation and information.
• Typing correspondence and documents.
• Completing stamp duty returns
• File opening, giving quotes and sending out quote letters.
• To attend clients both in person and on the telephone when required to do so and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care.
• Managing email correspondence.

THE PERSON:

• 1 Year plus working within a Conveyancing Assistant role.
• An ambitious and enthusiastic individual.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Organisation skills.
• Quick learner and can adapt to new systems.

BENEFITS:

• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• 24 days holiday plus

Legal Assistant position full time working for a boutique law firm remotely. This role will be Monday to Friday with working hours of 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend work.

Client Details

My client is a successful boutique law firm specialising in early stages of mergers and acquisitions having both a portfolio of national and international clients. They are now looking for a full time Legal Assistant to support the organisation working remotely Monday to Friday.

Description

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks, with a maximum of two markups per day.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists, ensuring client playbooks and guidelines are consistently updated.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Assist with billing processes and monitor case deadlines.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Experience of reviewing and drafting NDAs.
• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• 5 years experience working in a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Job Offer

• Negotiable salary depending upon experience
• Fully remote
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility required
• No weekend work
• Fully funded gym membership
• Company laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Can be based anywhere within the United Kingdom

Legal Assistant | Ringwood | Up to £27,000

• 31 days holiday (including

Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be supporting their client in recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their team in Gravesend. You will support the team’s fee-earners by providing competent, efficient and proactive legal secretarial and administration support, including postal and Reception duties, for planned and unplanned shortfalls in secretarial staffing, covering vacancies and staff absences.

Key responsibilities:

• To support one or more fee-earners in the management of the secretarial and administrative workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met
li>Accurate and timely preparation of correspondence from digital dictation and word processing
• Organisation of the file management system, including maintaining the relevant paper and electronic filing systems and archiving
• Proactively work with fee-earners to ensure relevant documentation is produced to meet clients’ expectations and the needs of the business
< i>Respond to internal and external client needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner
• Ensure that the firm’s post is distributed internally and sent out on time
< i>Provide Reception cover as required for breaks and absences
• Any other tasks which may reasonably be required from time to time

Key skills and knowledge:

• Excellent word-processing and digital dictation skills
• Experience of creation and amendments of long documents
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents and data
• Ability to manage a workload with competing deadlines
• Recent practical experience of using word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word)
• Practical experience of handling client enquiries both by telephone and face-to-face
• Recent experience of working in a legal office environment

Benefits:

• 25 days’ holiday  plus statutory and

This temporary Legal Assistant role in Lewes requires a professional with a focus on providing administrative and legal support within the professional services industry. The position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Client Details

The employer is a professional services firm that operates within the legal sector. As a small-sized organisation, they are known for their specialised services and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for their clients.

Description

As a Legal Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation and file management.
• Assist with legal research and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage correspondence with clients and external parties as required.
• Support the team in preparing for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and update internal databases and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with billing and invoicing tasks related to legal services.
• Handle ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using office software and legal databases.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Previous commercial or residential property experience

Job Offer

• A temporary role with the opportunity to enhance your legal and administrative skills.
• A professional and supportive working environment in Lewes.
• An opportunity to gain experience within the professional services industry.

If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual, this Legal Assistant position in Lewes could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is thrilled to present this outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team at a leading Southwest legal and financial planning firm.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to provide exceptional administrative support while building long-term client relationships in a supportive, family-friendly environment that truly values work-life balance.

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious Southwest legal and financial planning firm that takes pride in building long-term client relationships. They offer comprehensive expert advice across a range of legal and financial services for individuals and businesses.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy Private Client team where you'll play a vital role in supporting Fee Earners and maintaining exceptional client service standards. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to Private Client Fee Earners
li>Manage diaries and organise meetings with precision and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and client files to the highest standards
• Act as key point of contact for clients alongside Fee Earners
• Draft letters, documents, and correspondence with attention to detail
• Support the team in delivering high-quality client service across all matters

Legal Assistant Requirements

• Experience in a legal assistant role within private client
• A high degree of accuracy
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Excellent organisational abilities with capability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills for building positive client relationships
• Professional telephone manner and client service focus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus

Legal Assistant position full time working for a boutique law firm remotely. This role will be Monday to Friday with working hours of 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend work.

Client Details

My client is a successful boutique law firm specialising in early stages of mergers and acquisitions having both a portfolio of national and international clients. They are now looking for a full time Legal Assistant to support the organisation working remotely Monday to Friday.

Description

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks, with a maximum of two markups per day.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists, ensuring client playbooks and guidelines are consistently updated.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Assist with billing processes and monitor case deadlines.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Experience of reviewing and drafting NDAs.
• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• 5 years experience working in a law firm.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Job Offer

• Negotiable salary depending upon experience
• Fully remote
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility required
• No weekend work
• Fully funded gym membership
• Company laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Can be based anywhere within the United Kingdom

Legal Assistant position full time working for a law firm remotely. This role will be Monday to Friday with working hours of 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend work.

Client Details

My client is a successful boutique law firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions having both a portfolio of national and international clients. They are now looking for a full time Legal Assistant to support the organisation working remotely Monday to Friday.

Description

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks, with a maximum of two markups per day.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists, ensuring client playbooks and guidelines are consistently updated.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Assist with billing processes and monitor case deadlines.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• Desirable experience of forming and handling NDAs.
• Experience working in a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Job Offer

• Negotiable salary depending upon experience
• Fully remote
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility required
• No weekend work
• Fully funded gym membership
• Company laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Can be based anywhere within the United Kingdom

This well respected and people focused Law firm with offices in East Sussex are looking to recruit a Commercial Conveyancing Legal Assistant.

The skills required are excellent IT and audio skills, preferably have previous experience working within Commercial Conveyancing, plus previous experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant essential, along with good IT and typing skills. The partner is new to the firm so this is a very fresh new role, but the lucky successful candidate will need to be able to take clear and precise messages, have excellent interpersonal skills and ensure the client gets the very best service. You would also be working with a great team who are really friendly and helpful.

In return the company are offering an excellent salary and benefits, free parking, career progression and training.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit