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Legal Support Assistant
Commercial & Agricultural Property
Conwy, North Wales
Full-time | Permanent
£24,600 – £26,700 DOE
An established and respected law firm in Conwy is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant to join its Commercial and Agricultural Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator or legal support professional looking to build a long-term career within property law.
You’ll work closely with Fee Earners and Partners, providing high-quality legal and administrative support while helping to deliver an efficient, client-focused service.
The Role
As a Legal Support Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners with commercial and agricultural property matters, ensuring files are progressed efficiently and professionally. This is a low fee-earning support role, with approximately 1 hour per day of chargeable work.
You’ll be part of a collaborative Legal Services Team and will act as a first point of contact for clients and internal enquiries.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-level legal and administrative support to fee earners
- Assisting with commercial and agricultural property files under supervision
- Opening files and gathering initial client information
- Accurate time recording and billing of chargeable work
- Liaising with clients, professionals, and internal departments
- Diary management, meeting coordination, and appointment booking
- Preparing correspondence, bundles, forms, and documentation
- Maintaining and updating electronic and paper case files
- Taking detailed client instructions (no legal advice)
- Monitoring documents, post, and file progress
- Handling telephone calls and client queries within remit
- Supporting the department during busy periods, holidays, or absences
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, professional standards, and firm procedures
About You
You’ll be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.
Essential:
- Experience in a high-level administrative or legal support role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Confidence dealing with clients by phone, email, and in person
- IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work proactively and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a legal support, legal secretary, or paralegal role
- Experience within commercial property and/or agricultural property
- Familiarity with case management and time recording systems
- Law, business, or CILEX-related qualifications
- Full UK driving licence
Hours & Salary
- 36.35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm
- £24,600 – £26,700 depending on experience
(Top end achievable with commercial & agricultural property experience)
Why Apply?
- Join a friendly, supportive, and professional law firm
- Gain hands-on experience within commercial and agricultural property law
- Clear opportunity for learning, development, and progression
- Stable, full-time role with competitive salary
Apply now with your CV to be considered for this Legal Support Assistant opportunity in Conwy.
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6886678 – Sammy Taylor-Bell