Legal Assistant
4 days ago
Newbury
Legal Support Assistant – Litigation Location: Newbury Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 28k-31k The Opportunity A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant to join its busy Litigation team based in Newbury. This role will involve providing comprehensive administrative and organisational support to fee earners, helping to manage a varied caseload of contentious matters. It would suit someone with previous legal secretarial or administrative experience who is confident working in a fast-paced legal environment. Key Responsibilities • Opening new client files in line with internal procedures, • Preparing court and trial bundles, • Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, • Supporting lawyers with digital dictation and document production, • Undertaking basic legal research as required, • Maintaining accurate records within the document management system, • Managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and providing general team support, • Liaising with barristers, courts, and third parties, • Chasing court orders, deadlines, and related correspondence About You • Previous experience in a legal support or secretarial role, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively, • A proactive and reliable team player, • Confident liaising with clients and external stakeholders What’s on Offer • Competitive salary, • Standard office hours (Monday to Friday), • Flexible holiday allowance, • Pension and life assurance, • Health and well-being support, including access to virtual GP services, • Additional employee benefits