Legal Assistant

Job Title and Location

Legal Assistant - Bristol (office based). Permanent.

Remuneration

Competitive salary based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers by keeping cases moving and controlling costs.
• Ensure smooth matter progression from start to finish with clear records and timely action.
• Assist with day to day progress of property recovery cases, handling documents, correspondence and case information accurately, following instructions and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare bundles and briefs for experts, courts and counsel.
• Keep records up to date on the case management system and maintain strict confidentiality of client and company information.
• Open and close files, log emailed post and help manage shared inboxes.
• Provide financial and billing support: record time and disbursements, support prompt invoicing, respond to financial queries and liaise with internal teams.
• Carry out general administrative duties such as document management, photocopying and other support tasks that keep the team running efficiently.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Administrative or legal experience desirable but not essential; willing to learn and develop.
• Microsoft Office proficiency - intermediate to advanced Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professional communication, both verbal and written.
• Adaptability and teamwork under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP).
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Flexible working (office or home).
• Private healthcare plan (including pre existing conditions).
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme for wellbeing.
• Wellbeing and digital GP apps.
• Group income protection.
• Optional flexible benefits - green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
• Discounts on various products and services.
• Comprehensive training - Sedgwick University offering over 15,000 courses, role specific training and formal education opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.