Legal Assistant

ARAG Law is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Operational Support team in Bristol. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to help ensure the smooth functioning of our office and support our lawyers with effective case management.

In this varied role you'll support our legal teams with general telephone and administrative support. Due to the nature of our work, we are looking for applicants who can work confidentially and with attention to detail.

As part of this fast-paced environment, you will thrive under pressure and be able to deliver results within tight deadlines. Come and be a part of a team where your skills and passion will make a difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Answering reception calls covering all law departments and directing calls appropriately.
• Archiving, including retrieving files and boxes from storage.
• Checking disbursements on settlement of cases, general housekeeping and paying of disbursements by cheque or bank transfer where required.
• Reviewing of documents to include identifying legally privileged disclosure, redacting and sorting.
• Handling communication by email, post and phone with prospective new clients.
• Monitoring shared mailboxes and completing tasks where applicable.
• Facilitating the smooth running of the office.
• General administrative tasks including processing incoming and outgoing post; preparing file copies, court bundles and bundles for counsel.