Legal Assistant Cardiff | £25,500-£27,000 | Monday to Friday | Permanent Introduction Acorn by Synergie is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join our client's busy practice in Cardiff. This role combines legal support, office administration, and client-facing duties, offering a varied and rewarding position. Key Duties: Assist fee earners with client work as directed, including drafting legal documents, letters, and emails. Conduct legal research and liaise with clients on behalf of fee earners. Manage debt recovery processes, ensuring cases progress efficiently. Support wills administration, including appointment scheduling and witnessing signatures. Provide administrative support for mediation cases, including arranging appointments and handling client queries. Maintain and manage the office diary for client appointments and deadlines. Answer and direct incoming calls in a professional and timely manner. Greet clients on arrival and provide a welcoming first impression. Manage incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and distribution to relevant fee earners. Carry out general office upkeep, including preparing refreshments and maintaining a tidy office environment. Transcribe audio recordings accurately and promptly. Process office payments as directed. Provide PA support to the Managing Director as required. Assist the Marketing Executive with ad-hoc tasks such as drafting articles, proofreading, and research. Support administrative duties relating to marketing and business development initiatives. Requirements: Previous experience in a legal assistant, administrative, or client support role (preferred but not essential). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Professional, confident, and approachable with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines. What We Offer: Competitive salary of £25,500-£27,000. Supportive and professional working environment. Opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals and develop your career. Interested? Apply now to join this busy and well-regarded legal practice as a Legal Assistant. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment