Job Description

Legal Assistant - Personal Wealth team

Salary range dependent on experience

Barr Ellison is a well-established Cambridge law firm with a rich history dating back to 1874. We have a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services to private and commercial clients and we have built a significant base of high-net-worth clients.

At Barr Ellison Law, we believe in nurturing a supportive and friendly environment where every team member plays an integral part in our continued success.

Role Responsibilities:

Maintain the Case Management workflow and key-stages, ensuring that all parties are kept updated in real time. Provide essential support to Fee Earners by booking appointments, actioning legal procedures, and responding to file-related queries. Complete tasks promptly and accurately, ensuring compliance with the firm's policies and procedures at all times. Draft and send out legal documents and correspondence as required. Liaise with clients and contacts, handling queries, taking instructions, and carrying out letter and telephone enquiries. Prepare files for closure, including the careful storage and recording of original documents. Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by your Head of Department.

Requirements:

The ability to work efficiently and accurately even when under pressure, meeting key deadlines with ease. A good level of IT literacy and solid keyboard skills. A legal degree is NOT required - we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. Empathy, professionalism, and a positive attitude. Confident and effective communicator. Conscientious and thorough, taking pride in getting the details right. The ability to rise to challenges, problem-solve, and think on your feet.

Perks and Benefits:

City centre office in a great location, with easy transport links and secure cycle storage. Regular social events Private health insurance - comprehensive cover for all staff Pension contribution Life assurance A generous holiday allowance An extra day of holiday leave for weddings and moving home.
In addition, Barr Ellison creates a positive workplace environment through offering:

Flexible start and finish times to the working day Discretionary annual bonus, based on the firm's financial performance Christmas bonus Free legal services on non-contentious matters Reduced annual train season ticket 'Client finder' and 'employee finder' bonus Childcare voucher scheme
Applications will only be considered if your CV is accompanied by a covering lettering setting out why you would like to work for Barr Ellison and what makes you suitable for the role - in your own words please!

Note:

This role is ideal for someone keen to grow and refine their administrative skills in a professional legal environment. Please note that we are unable to offer any SQE or Training programmes for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance Private medical insurance
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person