Legal

Are you experienced within Legal? Seeking a new role? Look no further!

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Client Onboarding Assistant to join a legal firm based in Bury on a full-time basis. This role is based in their Bury St Edmunds office and offers a great opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional environment.

You will assist the Deeds Manager with a variety of tasks, including:

• Handling client onboarding processes across a range of legal matters.
• Creating and updating client records in the Practice Management System (PMS).
• Running and processing conflict checks using internal data.
• Reviewing and verifying client identification documents.
• Conducting electronic ID checks and follow-ups using external sources.
• Performing PEPs and Sanctions checks.
• Escalating complex matters to the Deeds Manager.
• Liaising with Partners, Fee Earners, and support staff to ensure smooth onboarding.

In addition, you will:

• Maintain high standards of client service and compliance.
• Ensure all tasks align with Anti-Money Laundering and regulatory requirements.
• Support other administrative duties as needed, including occasional out-of-hours work.

• Ideally educated to degree level. - Law
• Experience in a legal environment is preferred, particularly in client engagement.
• Strong willingness to learn legal compliance and risk procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and adaptability to procedural changes.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic setting.

• A friendly and professional team environment.
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with additional discretionary days for birthdays and the Christmas period.
• Private medical insurance.
• Dental and health cash plan.
• Personal pension scheme.
• Group life assurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• In-house health & wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site car parking.
• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Working hours: 8.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Please call Michelle Topley on or email your CV to . Alternatively apply online.