Legal Assistant

Due to team growth and internal promotions, Reed have partnered with a national law firm, supporting with the hire of a Legal Assistant to join their team in Bristol on a full time, permanent basis.

35 hour working week, Monday – Friday (Between the operating hours of 8am and 6pm) with hybrid working on offer.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, well-organised individual who thrives in managing deadlines and maintaining accuracy. If you have a passion for legal administration, particularly in intellectual property, and are looking for a role with significant training and development opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 dependent on experience

Duties:

• Assist with the preparation of legal documentation, IP schedules, project estimates, and the legalisation of documents.
• Handle change of owner, address, or name recordal formalities.
• Engage in written and verbal communication with IP offices, foreign associates, and clients.
• Support Legal fee earners with the delivery of client projects.
• Manage incoming e-mail/post and respond as necessary.
• Oversee diary management and preparation of client invoices.
• Monitor and authorise incoming invoices when appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in legal administration, particularly with IP formalities, is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to handle and prioritise large volumes of data.
• Capable of working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills.
• Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• A proactive team player with a willingness to support others to achieve firm-wide goals.

Benefits:

• 30 days leave (excluding Bank Holidays).
• Comprehensive health scheme including Health Assurance.
• Interest-free season ticket loan.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Firmwide discretionary bonus scheme.
• Paid day off for charitable endeavours.
• Discount Voucher Scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Workplace ISA.
• Medicash.
• Care concierge.