Graduate Legal Assistant

A well established, Wiltshire-based law firm. They are renowned for their client focus and friendly and supportive working environment. They are committed to helping their team develop. 

You will work within the Commercial department providing the support the lawyers need to free up time for them to work on more technical and complex matters. You will build strong relationships with the team and clients with the ultimate aim of delivering client success. 

Typical Activities:

• Providing high-quality administrative support 
• Dealing with client’s issues,  working alongside the lawyer to manage expectations and deliver a high level of service
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting legal documents when required
• Preparing files for billing
• Screening incoming calls
• Providing professional and friendly service to clients 
• Liaison with clients and other parties to update and ensure awareness of the transaction process at the appropriate times.  

• Ideally, some work experience in legal work, ideally in a busy Commercial team
• To have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with all colleagues
• Experience in drafting legal documents
• Sound general administrative experience.
• Good attention to detail