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Team Assistant for Law Firm

Katie Bard (Angela Mortimer Plc)
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Team Assistant to join our law firm.
  • The role requires previous office-based experience, ideally in a legal environment, with a focus on strong service-based relationships.
  • Key responsibilities include administrative support, file management, and assisting with client and marketing activities.
  • The position offers a salary of $45,000 to $55,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • The ideal candidate should be eager to advance into a Legal PA role within the firm.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Team Assistant to join our respected law firm. This vital role provides comprehensive administrative and file management support across legal teams. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain strong service-based relationships, translating team needs into responsive, efficient support services.

Key Responsibilities

The Team Assistant role involves a wide range of administrative duties including:

  • Working closely with Legal PAs to provide client and marketing support through scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, and client training sessions.
  • Maintaining accurate client database information by entering new prospects, contacts, and business development activities into our Interaction system.
  • Managing comprehensive file administration - maintaining both electronic and paper files according to business-wide naming conventions and folder structures.
  • Handling complete file lifecycle management including opening matters on relevant document/case management systems and compliance.
  • Supporting event organisation including arranging registrations, booking travel, preparing materials, and coordinating promotional items.
  • Providing administrative assistance through room and taxi bookings, courier arrangements, document processing, and managing ad hoc requests.
  • Assisting with various financial administration tasks including billing support and expense processing.
  • Producing court bundles in accordance with lawyer instructions and court rules, coordinating with document solutions for printing/copying needs.
  • Managing correspondence by checking post/emails and properly filing client-related communications in document management systems.
  • Attending team meetings and maintaining open communication with fee earners and practice assistants regarding work requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

Applicants will have previous office based experience in a similar role and be keen to work for a law firm and progress into a Legal PA role perhaps.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.