Legal Support Assistant

Department

Commercial & IP

Contract Type

Full Time / Permanent

Location

Bristol

Job Summary

What you'll do

This is an exciting opportunity for a PA/Secretary to take the next step in their career and join our highly successful Commercial and IP team.

In this role, you will be supporting our Commercial Technology team, who provide expert advice on a wide range of technology matters, with a particular focus on fintech. You will also be responsible for managing executive-level national and international travel arrangements, as our lawyers frequently travel for conferences and meetings worldwide.

The team culture is supportive, inclusive, and collaborative, offering plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and get involved in the wider Commercial division.

Legal support is integral to the success of our lawyers and clients - joining as a Legal Support Assistant (Legal PA/Secretary) you will receive training and support from the existing and highly experienced support team. You will provide proactive PA support to a team of lawyers supporting activities such as compliance, billing, email and matter management, business development activities and credit control. You will also manage diaries including travel arrangements, expenses, meetings and accommodation. You will build excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues, often being the first point of contact.

Who you are

You are passionate about providing an excellent level of support and have a 'can-do' and helpful attitude. You have a keen eye for detail, are keen to prove yourself in the role and to develop the role. You are eager to learn and understand the Firm's services and how we work with clients and support colleagues. You are good at providing proactive support and anticipating the needs of those you are supporting and your colleagues.

Ideally you will have some PA/secretarial experience, not necessarily from a legal environment but some experience in a previous role, ideally within professional services, will be helpful. Although not essential, some customer service experience would also be beneficial, since you can expect to have contact with clients.

You will be working from our Bristol office for at least 2-3 days a week, so the ability to commute to Bristol city centre is important.

Your Career. Our Commitment.

At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.

When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.

With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.

Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.

Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.

Our offer

We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that's why we're committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.

Beyond our benefits package, you'll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you'll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.

You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.

What's next?

Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it's like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.

We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don't feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we'd still love to hear from you.

At Ashfords, we're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kitty Hughes, Talent Attraction Assistant -

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.