Executive Legal Support Assistant, Corporate and Commercial Our client, a well-established law firm in the Top Legal 500 based in Colchester, is recruiting for an organised and detail–focused Executive Legal Support Assistant for their Corporate and Commercial team. You will be supporting a team of five solicitors, This role is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality legal services through expert administrative and document support. This role offers not only a great opportunity for experienced legal assistants but also an excellent entry point for law graduates, particularly those with an interest in Corporate and Commercial law, providing hands-on experience and exposure to a high-quality legal practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected and supportive team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional legal support to the Corporate and Commercial department. The Role * Providing support to the team with a strong emphasis on document production, including formatting, proofreading, and version control of complex documents * Preparing and amending contracts, agreements, and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism * Opening new client files, conducting ID and AML checks, preparing initial documents, and closing files in line with the firm's procedures and compliance standards * Maintaining well–organised case files using client management software and ensuring all documents are handled and stored in accordance with compliance and regulatory standards * Supporting Solicitors with general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, and billing * Managing diaries, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel plans for multiple solicitors * Communicate with clients, colleagues, and external parties, maintaining confidentiality at all times * Regular telephone contact with clients and professional contacts * Assist fee earners in the maintenance of time recording * File and case management, bill preparation Experience required: * This role would suit an experienced Legal Support Professional, or this could also be an advantageous opportunity for a Law Graduate looking to gain hands–on experience in a fast-paced legal environment * Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, and quick to learn new systems and legal software * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal * Strong document production and formatting Skills, with a high standard of spelling, grammar, and presentation * Excellent organisational and time management skills, exceptional attention to detail Benefits * Workplace Pension scheme after 3 months' service * Health cash plan and employee assistance programme, upon successful completion of probation period * Death in service and Group income protection scheme * Firm sick pay policy * Holiday entitlement that includes 22 bookable days, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for Christmas to New Year * Opportunity for additional holiday for long service Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2373, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd is handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion