Role: Team Assistant Location: Bedford (Fully Office-Based) Hours: Full time Salary: £26,000 to £27,000 (DOE) An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Assistant to join a professional and well-established legal practice based in Bedford. This role is key in supporting fee earners and the wider team, helping to ensure a smooth client journey and allowing lawyers to focus on delivering high-quality legal services. Who are we? We are supporting a reputable legal firm that operates within a regulated environment and provides a broad range of legal services. The firm values collaboration, professionalism and a “one team” approach, with a strong focus on client care and internal support. Benefits: 26 days annual leave bank holidays Birthday off Private Medical Insurance Medi cash plan Fully office-based role Supportive and collaborative working environment Duties of a Team Assistant: Providing full administrative support from file opening to file closing, including compliance, billing and archiving Producing and formatting documents, including transcription where required Managing electronic and paper-based correspondence and documentation Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners Monitoring key dates and ensuring deadlines are met Supporting financial administration, including monies on account and billing processes Acting as a first point of contact for clients via telephone and in person Processing new client enquiries and maintaining accurate records Providing reception and office support when required Supporting colleagues across teams and covering during absences What we would like from you: Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment Confident communication skills, both written and verbal A professional, discreet and client-focused approach Comfortable using technology and document management systems If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV. MKTEMP By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days