Senior Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Hereford, United Kingdom Headturner Search Full time

We are currently seeking a proactive, highly organized individual with a strong service focus to fulfill a vital role as part of the Legal Support Team within our client's Agriculture & Estates division. This role will be dedicated to supporting one of our client's leading partners within the Agriculture & Estates team, who is also an equity partner for the firm.

Based in Hereford, you will provide comprehensive business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. As a Senior Legal Support Assistant, you will be capable of working independently and assuming additional responsibilities, such as those of a legal support manager, if required or desired. Additionally, you will support the implementation of technology or systems changes and act as a mentor for junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in business support or the legal sector.

This presents a great opportunity for someone with the ambition and desire to further their legal support experience, as our client offers a clear and supportive career pathway.

Responsibilities of the Senior Legal Support Assistant include:

* Managing the file opening process for the team

* Serving as the primary point of contact for clients

* Handling administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the team's needs where possible

* Assisting with the preparation of financial transactions

* Drafting and formatting letters, documents, and forms

* Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing

* Proactively managing diaries for allocated fee earners

* Collaborating with the wider legal support team to support the implementation of new technology, systems, or process changes

* Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team

* Acting as a role model for the legal support team, providing guidance to junior members and assisting in the induction of new team members

About The Candidate:

The ideal Senior Legal Support Assistant will have:

* Experience within a legal environment or professional services environment

* Strong legal administration experience

* Experience in a client-facing environment

* Proficiency in IT skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.

* Excellent attention to detail

* Strong communication and organizational skills

* A desire for continuous learning and professional development

About The Company:

As a Senior Legal Support Assistant, you'll enjoy the following benefits:

* Pension scheme

* Support staff bonus scheme

* Electric vehicle scheme

* 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

* Benefits portal

* Cycle to Work scheme

* Life assurance

* Gym membership contribution

* Flu vaccinations

Is this opportunity right for you?

Our client is suited for individuals who thrive on challenges and seek an environment where careers flourish based on hard work and personal merit. Their people are energized by being part of something larger than themselves, and while their clients drive their development, it's their people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help their clients succeed.

Why people love working with our client:

Their team members appreciate working on high-quality, diverse matters for a wide range of clients, gaining valuable experience to develop their careers. They empower you with responsibility early on, support your initiatives, and encourage innovation. Their culture fosters a warm, supportive environment where individuals thrive.

What career progression can you expect?

Their continuous growth creates numerous opportunities for driven individuals who want to make an impact. At our client, your career plan aligns with their growth plan. You'll collaborate with friendly, ambitious colleagues who enjoy tackling client challenges and celebrating successes together



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