Legal Assistant
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Job Location:
Haverfordwest - UK
Monthly Salary:
GBP 22712 - 22712
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time 9am 5pm
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you organised people-focused and looking to grow your legal career within a supportive and professional team Were looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Wills & Probate department in Haverfordwest providing essential support to our legal professionals and playing a key role in delivering outstanding service to our clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced legal environment where you will be involved in a wide variety of work from preparing legal documents and managing case files to liaising with clients and supporting fee earners on complex matters.
Redkite Solicitors has been trusted to provide exceptional legal advice to individuals families and businesses since 1898. As a progressive full-service law firm were driven by growth and innovation continuously expanding our reach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With nearly 300 dedicated professionals were proud to be recognised as an employer of choice with a number of our lawyers recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers reflecting the strength and quality of our expertise. Our ongoing commitment to excellence and expansion ensures Redkite remains at the forefront of the legal sector.
Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may be based at an alternative Redkite office within our Pembrokeshire to Gloucestershire network for group onboarding. A willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required.
What Will You Be Doing
- Provide day-to-day support to solicitors and legal executives handling wills probate and estate administration matters
- Draft letters legal forms and standard documents with precision and attention to detail
- Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries when required
- Handle incoming client queries with professionalism and empathy both by phone and in writing
- Manage administrative tasks such as file opening archiving billing and compliance checks
- Coordinate appointments manage diaries and ensure documentation is up to date and accurate
- Help onboard new clients by gathering information assisting with paperwork and ensuring a smooth start to their legal journey
Requirements
- Previous experience in a legal setting is desired either a work experience placement or professionally
- Interest in Wills & Probate area of law.
- Strong IT and typing skills particularly in Microsoft Office (Word Outlook Excel)
- Excellent organisational ability and a high level of attention to detail
- Friendly clear and professional communication skills - both written and verbal
- A proactive flexible and reliable approach to work
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and remain calm under pressure
Benefits
Whats In It For You
Were committed to creating a supportive collaborative and high-performing legal team. Youll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust teamwork and excellence and offer an environment where you can grow and succeed.
- A collaborative friendly working environment with regular team connection days
- 25 days annual leave (plus additional days with length of service)
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Life Assurance
- Redkite Rewards scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Contributions to gym membership
- Career development and learning support
How to Apply
If youre ready to make a difference in a positive and dynamic environment wed love to hear from you.
At Redkite we are committed to creating a diverse inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including gender race ethnicity sexual orientation disability age religion and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
