Legal Assistant

Cardiff | £25,500-£27,000 | Monday to Friday | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join our client's busy practice in Cardiff. This role combines legal support, office administration, and client-facing duties, offering a varied and rewarding position.

Key Duties:

• Assist fee earners with client work as directed, including drafting legal documents, letters, and emails.
• Conduct legal research and liaise with clients on behalf of fee earners.
• Manage debt recovery processes, ensuring cases progress efficiently.
• Support wills administration, including appointment scheduling and witnessing signatures.
• Provide administrative support for mediation cases, including arranging appointments and handling client queries.
• Maintain and manage the office diary for client appointments and deadlines.
• Answer and direct incoming calls in a professional and timely manner.
• Greet clients on arrival and provide a welcoming first impression.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and distribution to relevant fee earners.
• Carry out general office upkeep, including preparing refreshments and maintaining a tidy office environment.
• Transcribe audio recordings accurately and promptly.
• Process office payments as directed.
• Provide PA support to the Managing Director as required.
• Assist the Marketing Executive with ad-hoc tasks such as drafting articles, proofreading, and research.
• Support administrative duties relating to marketing and business development initiatives.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a legal assistant, administrative, or client support role (preferred but not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Professional, confident, and approachable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work to deadlines.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £25,500-£27,000.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced legal professionals and develop your career.

Interested?

Apply now to join this busy and well-regarded legal practice as a Legal Assistant.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.