Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant Location: Lancaster Salary: Upto £30,000 DOE Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a designated fee earner. This role requires a strong understanding of legal processes, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently while maintaining high standards of client care and compliance. Key Responsibilities * Provide professional, confidential support to fee earners and the wider team * Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal matters and client needs * Assist with file management, ensuring accuracy and compliance * Communicate effectively with clients and third parties to support case progression * Handle routine enquiries and support client satisfaction Legal & Administrative Support: * Open files and prepare client care documentation * Conduct AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks * Draft legal forms and correspondence for approval * Prepare documents for meetings, billing, and archiving * Manage incoming and outgoing post, filing, and document scanning Case & Diary Management: * Manage fee earner diaries, emails, and appointments * Liaise with third parties (e.g. courts, Land Registry, HMRC) * Support billing and accounts processes * Monitor deadlines and proactively progress matters Systems & Compliance: * Use legal systems and tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, digital dictation, case management systems) * Ensure files meet compliance standards and flag any issues * Adhere to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements General Duties: * Provide support across the team as required * Assist with reception duties when needed * Contribute to training and ongoing professional development * Promote teamwork and uphold firm values Skills & Experience * Previous experience in a legal support or assistant role * Strong understanding of legal processes and compliance requirements * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills * Confident communication and client-handling ability * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal IT systems Personal Attributes * Proactive and reliable * Team-oriented with a flexible approach * Professional with a strong commitment to client service