LEGAL ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY – LEICESTER: Ansons LLP
Whether already part of the industry, or ready for a brand new challenge, Ansons LLP is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the organisation and play a key role in servicing its clients. Applicants should have a strong customer focus as they may be dealing with external clients as well as various departments within the company. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Legal Assistant – Residential Property – Leicester
Location: Bedford
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £17,000 – £25,000
Last Updated: 26 May 2025
Job Category: Legal
Legal Assistant Role:
A Legal Assistant, or Paralegal, is someone who supports both Lawyers and Solicitors. They undergo training and education that enables them to prepare legal documents, handle evidence and prepare briefs. A Legal Assistant can also work as a Licenced Practitioner and offer legal advice to private clients.
Other Duties:
- Preparing legal documents such as wills, summons, complaints, responses and witness summons
- Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence and verifying factual information
- Researching and compiling information that helps strengthen a case for the assigned Lawyer
- Communicating with Lawyers and clients to keep everyone up to date
- Supporting Attorneys during trial by preparing documents, fact checking, preparing evidence for presentation and tracking case developments
- Assisting with accounting and billing
- Coordinating appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
- Studying case law as it pertains to the type of law that is practised by the firm
- Maintenance of a case log and/or file for reference and review
