LEGAL ASSISTANT - FAMILY
| Posting date: | 13 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £27,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, Bedfordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Maze Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SH - Legal Assist- Family - 13 Jan 26 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: TEAM ASSISTANT - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
BENEFITS: 26 + stats + excellent additional bens
Our highly regarded, long-standing client is seeking a capable, personable, and proactive Legal Admin/Assistant to join their busy Commercial Property department. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, and if you’re organised, dependable, and keen to strengthen your expertise within a respected firm, this opportunity offers both stability now and potential for long-term growth.
Daily Duties:
Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing, including all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters, payment requests, and archiving.
Transcribing dictation.
Scanning and allocating the post to the matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications.
Management of outgoing paper-based post.
Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS
Management of document release requests.
Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines.
Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers.
Assist with office management duties when needed, which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences.
Taking reception overflow calls.
Working as one firm, covering for other TAs when absent.
Undertake department-specific duties where applicable.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Conveyancing or Commercial Property experience
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
Have an excellent telephone manner
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Take ownership of your workload
Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team
A commitment to providing excellent customer service
Can build a rapport with clients
Honest and trustworthy
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. However, if your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other current vacancies, we will aim to contact you within 24-48 hours. We also encourage you to apply for other opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.
SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 depending on experience
BENEFITS: 26 + stats + excellent additional bens
Our highly regarded, long-standing client is seeking a capable, personable, and proactive Legal Admin/Assistant to join their busy Commercial Property department. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, and if you’re organised, dependable, and keen to strengthen your expertise within a respected firm, this opportunity offers both stability now and potential for long-term growth.
Daily Duties:
Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing, including all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters, payment requests, and archiving.
Transcribing dictation.
Scanning and allocating the post to the matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications.
Management of outgoing paper-based post.
Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS
Management of document release requests.
Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines.
Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers.
Assist with office management duties when needed, which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences.
Taking reception overflow calls.
Working as one firm, covering for other TAs when absent.
Undertake department-specific duties where applicable.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Conveyancing or Commercial Property experience
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
Have an excellent telephone manner
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Take ownership of your workload
Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team
A commitment to providing excellent customer service
Can build a rapport with clients
Honest and trustworthy
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. However, if your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other current vacancies, we will aim to contact you within 24-48 hours. We also encourage you to apply for other opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.