Legal Assistant
  • England,South East,Berkshire,Reading
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £25,000 - £27,000 per annum
Job Description:
Community Care Legal Assistant
£25k - £27k
Reading (RG1) | Established Law Firm | hybrid working


We are working on behalf of a well-established law firm to recruit a proactive and forward-thinking Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join its Community Care team based in Reading.


This is a full-time, non-fee-earning support role, providing high-quality assistance to a Partner and the wider team. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal who enjoys a varied support role and is looking to develop their career, with potential progression to a more senior position based on performance.


The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with 2–3 days per week in the Reading office and flexibility around office days.


Key Requirements
*A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
*Essential experience within healthcare, NHS or community care law
*Ability to work independently on administrative aspects of files
*Strong verbal and written communication skills
*Excellent organisation, record-keeping and diary management skills
*Confident managing competing priorities and deadlines
*Strong Microsoft Office and keyboard skills
*A collaborative team player with good interpersonal skills


Key Responsibilities
*File, case and document management
*Diary and billing administration
*Supporting fee earners and providing holiday cover
*Instructing agents as required
*Assisting with client onboarding and screening
*Contributing to team and individual targets
*Supporting ad hoc fee-earning tasks where appropriate


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, specialist team within a respected legal environment.




If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Matthew Heard for a confidential discussion.
LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients.
LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
Job number 3340316

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LR Legal Recruitment
Company size: 5–9 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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