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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.
