Job Details

Ashfords LLP

Job Title:
Legal Support Assistants
Published:
Thursday 17th August 2017
Closing:
Monday 16th October 2017
Location:
Bristol
Salary:
£17,000 - £20,000

The role

We are currently seeking experienced Legal Support Assistants ("LSA") (Legal PA/Secretary) to provide support within the Restructuring and Insolvency and Commercial Property teams in our Bristol office.  LSAs are integral to the success of our business, providing Fee Earners with essential and pro-active support.  You will be line managed by a Legal Support Manager who has in-depth knowledge of the role.

These are full time, permanent positions.

Main duties

  • PA support including diary management for Partners and Fee Earners; setting up of meetings, arranging travel, booking attendance at events and accommodation
  • Typing and document production
  • Managing and co-ordinating own daily workflow in support of Fee Earners
  • Initial drafting of correspondence as required
  • Assisting in maintaining compliant and accurate file management systems, including client care letters, audits and file reviews
  • Billing

About you

You will have experience as a Legal Secretary and/or PA with excellent typing skills, the ability to manage your own workload, attention to detail, good organisation skills and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will be dedicated to a career in Legal Support and passionate about providing a high quality service.

Benefits

  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 23 days annual leave, all bank holidays plus your birthday off and an extra day at Christmas. Your holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Childcare Voucher Scheme
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Free Legal Services to Staff: Including wills and conveyancing
  • Medicash: Health care cash plan for employees

Recruiter information:
Company:
Ashfords LLP
Address:
Ashford House, Grenadier Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3LH, United Kingdom

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