Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant – Personal Injury

Location: Bath

Salary: Competitive Excellent Benefits

TSR Legal are delighted to be partnering with a leading national Top 100 law firm who are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded Personal Injury team in Bath.

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide vital administrative and legal support to a busy team, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients while contributing to the smooth running and success of the department.

Key Responsibilities

Personalised Client Service

• Manage an administrative workload under the guidance of fee earners.
• Provide administrative support including file opening, telephone management, document production (including audio typing and digital dictation), filing/archiving, photocopying, email management, online portal management, and handling incoming/outgoing post.
• Draft documents and bills, under supervision, using appropriate precedents and templates.
• Undertake basic legal processes, such as processing cases through portals, obtaining documentation, arranging meetings, liaising with the court, completing forms, and processing monies.
• Correspond with clients via telephone, email, letter, and face-to-face meetings.
• Ensure all work complies with confidentiality, data protection, and file management policies.
• Assist with file audits and compliance checks.
• Handle new enquiries when required.

Sustainable Growth

• Provide administrative support for business development and marketing activities, including event coordination and preparation of materials.
• Update and manage the CRM system, acting as a super user where required.
• Liaise with third parties such as agents, experts, and other solicitors, maintaining a professional and positive rapport.
• Represent the firm professionally at all times.

Dynamic Culture

• Build strong, trust-based relationships within the team and with clients.
• Support colleagues to ensure the highest standards of work.
• Embrace new ways of working and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Assist with coordinating team meetings, training, and social activities.

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Record time for all work where possible.
• Make effective use of IT systems to work efficiently.
• Suggest and implement procedural improvements.
• Take ownership of small projects as appropriate.

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in an administrative role (desirable).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively (essential).
• Strong Microsoft Office and general IT skills (essential).
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills (essential).
• Good understanding of client relationship management (essential).

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a progressive Top 100 law firm with a strong reputation for excellence and a people-focused culture. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment where your professional growth is encouraged, and your contributions are valued.

The firm prides itself on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace where every team member can thrive. A clear career progression framework is in place to support your long-term development, with transparent expectations from entry-level positions to senior roles.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, the firm will work with you to ensure you have the best chance of success.

Apply Now

For more information or to apply, please contact Rachel Phillips, Associate Director at TSR Legal today or apply below.