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Legal Assistant

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: LA1, Lancaster, Lancashire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Legal Assistant
Location: Lancaster

Salary: Upto £30,000 DOE

Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a designated fee earner. This role requires a strong understanding of legal processes, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently while maintaining high standards of client care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  * Provide professional, confidential support to fee earners and the wider team

  * Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal matters and client needs

  * Assist with file management, ensuring accuracy and compliance

  * Communicate effectively with clients and third parties to support case progression

  * Handle routine enquiries and support client satisfaction

Legal & Administrative Support:

  * Open files and prepare client care documentation

  * Conduct AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks

  * Draft legal forms and correspondence for approval

  * Prepare documents for meetings, billing, and archiving

  * Manage incoming and outgoing post, filing, and document scanning

Case & Diary Management:

  * Manage fee earner diaries, emails, and appointments

  * Liaise with third parties (e.g. courts, Land Registry, HMRC)

  * Support billing and accounts processes

  * Monitor deadlines and proactively progress matters

Systems & Compliance:

  * Use legal systems and tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, digital dictation, case management systems)

  * Ensure files meet compliance standards and flag any issues

  * Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

General Duties:

  * Provide support across the team as required

  * Assist with reception duties when needed

  * Contribute to training and ongoing professional development

  * Promote teamwork and uphold firm values

Skills & Experience

  * Previous experience in a legal support or assistant role

  * Strong understanding of legal processes and compliance requirements

  * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

  * Confident communication and client-handling ability

  * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

  * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems

Personal Attributes

  * Proactive and reliable

  * Team-oriented with a flexible approach

  * Professional with a strong commitment to client service

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