Legal Support Assistant in Worcester

Based in Worcester and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. We have seen a history of success from those that join our high performing Commercial Team in this position, and look to support another individual with their career prospects.

Responsibilities of a Legal Support Assistant include:

• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents, and forms.
• Being a first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible.
• Supporting the file opening process for the team.
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
• Proactive diary management for any allocated fee earners.

About You

As a Legal Support Assistant you will have:

• Sound knowledge of IT systems including full Microsoft Office suite and Teams.
• Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Experience in a client facing environment would be advantageous.

We welcome applications for this role from those that may be looking for their first professional employment opportunity; however, a candidate with former administration experience would be desirable.

Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Assistant:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Support staff bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference; your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people, who love getting stuck into a client problem, and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders and individuals. However, in our mission to give everyone the opportunity to experience a different kind of legal service we take an entrepreneurial approach. We’re flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them.

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please make an application and submit your CV.