Legal Assistant

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to develop your career within a professional environment?

We're recruiting on behalf of a friendly, well-established regional law firm with an excellent reputation for client care and a supportive working culture. Due to continued growth, they are looking to welcome an additional Private Client Legal Assistant to their busy Taunton office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll play an integral role in supporting experienced fee earners while developing your legal knowledge and skills.

The Role

As a Private Client Legal Assistant, you'll provide essential administrative and legal support to the Private Client team, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly while delivering an excellent experience for clients.

Responsibilities

• Drafting legal documents, correspondence and reports.
• Audio typing legal documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Opening, maintaining and organising client files.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and third parties by telephone and email.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documentation for client meetings.
• Using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, photocopying and data entry.

About You

• Has previous administrative experience within a legal environment or another professional office setting.
• Possesses strong audio typing skills with excellent accuracy.
• Has outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Has good IT skills and is comfortable learning new systems.
• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

What's on Offer?

• Join a friendly, supportive and well-established law firm.
• Be part of a collaborative Private Client team.
• Excellent opportunity to develop your legal career.
• Competitive salary of £21,000-£25,000, depending on experience.
• Company pension.
• Company social events.
• Stable, full-time permanent position.
• A positive working environment where your contribution is genuinely valued.