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Senior Legal Assistant

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum DOE

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our busy Dispute Resolution team, supporting our specialist Lease Extension and Freehold Enfranchisement unit. This is a key role providing high‑quality administrative and secretarial support within a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

These will include but not limited to:

  • Digital audio typing and document production
  • Arranging meetings and managing diaries
  • Scanning, post handling and general administration
  • Opening files and maintaining the client database, including AML compliance
  • Managing emails and telephone enquiries
  • Monitoring deadlines to ensure timely task completion
  • Client onboarding and risk assessments
  • Using the Land Registry portal to obtain documents and submit applications
  • Assisting with completions and arranging payments
  • Billing and invoicing support

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

  • Previous experience in a law firm, ideally in a legal assistant or secretarial role
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • The ability to manage a busy workload and work methodically
  • Confidence using MS Word, Excel and legal case management systems
  • A positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in client communication
  • A law degree is not essential.

What We Offer

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

  • Private medical cash plan
  • Life insurance
  • Company pension
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Working hours of 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
  • Social activities and sports teams
  • Dog-friendly office days

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal career, we’d love to hear from you! Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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