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
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Provide professional, confidential support to fee earners and the wider team
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Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal matters and client needs
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Assist with file management, ensuring accuracy and compliance
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Communicate effectively with clients and third parties to support case progression
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Handle routine enquiries and support client satisfaction
Legal & Administrative Support:
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Open files and prepare client care documentation
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Conduct AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks
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Draft legal forms and correspondence for approval
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Prepare documents for meetings, billing, and archiving
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Manage incoming and outgoing post, filing, and document scanning
Case & Diary Management:
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Manage fee earner diaries, emails, and appointments
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Liaise with third parties (e.g. courts, Land Registry, HMRC)
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Support billing and accounts processes
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Monitor deadlines and proactively progress matters
Systems & Compliance:
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Use legal systems and tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, digital dictation, case management systems)
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Ensure files meet compliance standards and flag any issues
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Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
General Duties:
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Provide support across the team as required
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Assist with reception duties when needed
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Contribute to training and ongoing professional development
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Promote teamwork and uphold firm values
Skills & Experience
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Previous experience in a legal support or assistant role
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Strong understanding of legal processes and compliance requirements
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Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
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Confident communication and client-handling ability
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Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems
Personal Attributes
