Legal Assistant

We’re looking for Legal Assistants to join our probate team at Co-op Legal Services. In this role, you’ll support case handlers with a variety of administrative tasks. You don’t need any legal experience for this role, so if you have the skills we’re looking for, we can offer you the opportunity to grow and develop in an ethical legal business. Job Details The role is based in our office in Bristol, Almondsbury, with free onsite parking. The salary is £25,430, plus excellent benefits including an annual bonus, 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and discounts. Responsibilities Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry work Support case handlers by carrying out a range of administrative work including printing, handling confidential paperwork, and drafting letters to third parties Work with a case management system and Microsoft Excel Work effectively from a task list, making sure that the task list is well maintained Complete a variety of ad-hoc requests to meet the needs of the team Maintain an accurate and organised filing system Gain exposure to the initial stages of case management, reviewing legal documents and making sure the case manager has all they need to start the case Requirements Customer service experience The ability to show proactivity and persistence to achieve the desired outcome Great organisational skills and attention to detail The ability to communicate professionally and sensitively with external parties, customers, colleagues, and partners The ability to prioritise your work and adapt to multiple requests Benefits An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance) 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 24/7 colleague support service Training and support for your development and career progression Cycle-to-work scheme Job Data by YubHub .