Legal support assistant- clinical negligence

Legal Support Assistant

Hereford, Full-time, Permanent

We are currently seeking a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join a busy and supportive Legal Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within a legal environment while gaining exposure to client work and fee-earning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support across a range of legal files
• Assist fee earners with case progression, transactions, and day-to-day workload
• Act as a first point of contact for client and departmental enquiries
• Manage diaries, arrange meetings, and support with client communications
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and document bundles
• Open new files, maintain accurate records, and ensure file compliance
• Take client instructions (non-advisory) and attend meetings to record notes
• Monitor and record time spent on matters, ensuring accurate billing
• Support the invoicing process and general financial administration
• Handle calls, messages, and general office queries

Property / Transactional Duties:

• Carry out Land Registry searches
• Complete SDLT forms and post-completion tasks
• Assist with Land Registry applications and disbursement management

About You:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to clients
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to gain exposure to fee-earning work
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training
• Genuine long-term career development within a legal firm

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