Overview
By joining Sedgwick, youll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America’s Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies. Certified as a Great Place to Work®. Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance. Job Location: Bristol. Job Type: Permanent (office based). Remuneration: Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant in Bristol.
Responsibilities
We are looking for an organised and detail‑focused Legal Assistant to join our Property Recoveries team in Central Bristol. This role supports our lawyers by keeping cases moving and costs under control. You will help ensure each matter runs smoothly from start to finish, with clear records and timely action throughout.
In this position, you will assist with the day‑to‑day progress of property recovery cases. You will handle documents, correspondence and case information accurately, following instructions and meeting deadlines. You will also prepare bundles and briefs for experts, courts and counsel, ensuring everything is ready when needed.
Alongside case support, you will keep records up to date on the case management system and treat all client and company information with strict confidence. You will open and close files, log emailed post and help manage shared inboxes, so nothing is missed.
A key part of the role involves financial and billing support. You will help lawyers with billing tasks, record time and disbursements accurately, and provide information to support the prompt issue of invoices. You will also respond to financial queries and liaise with internal teams where required.
In addition, you will carry out general administrative duties such as document management, photocopying and other support tasks that keep the team running efficiently.
This is perfect for someone who enjoys structured work, has a sharp eye for detail and wants to build or develop a career in legal administration within a supportive property recoveries team.
Qualifications & Skills
* Organisation and Prioritisation – strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
* Administrative or Legal Experience – previous experience in an administrative or legal setting is desirable but not essential, supported by a clear willingness to learn and develop.
* Microsoft Office Proficiency – competent with Microsoft Excel at an intermediate to advanced level, along with Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
* Accuracy and Attention to Detail – high standards of accuracy and close attention to detail in all aspects of work.
* Professional Communication – clear and professional communication, both verbal and written, with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Adaptability and Teamwork – ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Career Development
The Skills That Will Be Developed Once Working– Sedgwick provides training including more than 15,000 courses on demand, role-specific training, and opportunities for formal education to thrive in this role and develop your team.
What We’ll Give You For This Role
Remuneration & more
* Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
* A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
* Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
* Flexible working from our office or your home
Health & support
* Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
* Life assurance
* Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
* Wellbeing and digital GP apps
* Group Income Protection
Other Benefits
* Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
* Discounts on various products and services
Additional Information
This isn’t just a position, it’s a pivotal role in shaping our industry
At Sedgwick, you wont just build your career; youll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, were not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we’re building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
Next Steps
Think wed be a great match? Apply now – we want to hear from you. If you’re unsure whether you have all the skills needed then do apply – we are looking for all backgrounds from seasoned professionals to those returning to the workforce, and everyone in-between.
Not only that, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
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