Job Description
Role: Team Assistant
Location: Bedford (Fully Office-Based)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £26,000 to £27,000 (DOE)
An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Team Assistant to join a professional and well-established legal practice based in Bedford. This role is key in supporting fee earners and the wider team, helping to ensure a smooth client journey and allowing lawyers to focus on delivering high-quality legal services.
Who are we?
We are supporting a reputable legal firm that operates within a regulated environment and provides a broad range of legal services. The firm values collaboration, professionalism and a one team approach, with a strong focus on client care and internal support.
Benefits:
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Birthday off
Private Medical Insurance
Medi cash plan
Fully office-based role
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Duties of a Team Assistant:
Providing full administrative support from file opening to file closing, including compliance, billing and archiving
Producing and formatting documents, including transcription where required
Managing electronic and paper-based correspondence and documentation
Extensive diary and inbox management for fee earners
Monitoring key dates and ensuring deadlines are met
Supporting financial administration, including monies on account and billing processes
Acting as a first point of contact for clients via telephone and in person
Processing new client enquiries and maintaining accurate records
Providing reception and office support when required
Supporting colleagues across teams and covering during absences
What we would like from you:
Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment
Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
A professional, discreet and client-focused approach
Comfortable using technology and document management systems
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
MKTEMP
By applying to this job advertisement, you confirm you have read and understood our Data Protection and Privacy statement and give OA Group authorisation to hold your provided data. Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.
