Our client, an established central Chester law firm specialising in Commercial Property and other areas of Commercial Law, are seeking to hire a Legal Assistant. Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 Role: Permanent Hours: Full Time As the department has been growing well, they now seek to bring in a legal assistant, ideally with experience in Commercial Property. This is a great opportunity to expand your knowledge base, whilst supporting a talented and established team. You will be given interesting work and scope to develop further. Responsibilities: - Provide administrative support to one or more solicitors/partners including dictation and drafting. - Organize and maintain legal files and documents. - Schedule appointments, internal meetings, and diarise court/external meetings - Communicate with clients as instructed - Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence - Manage solicitor deadlines and follow up on key actions where needed. Qualifications: - Previous experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications - Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation - Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion