Legal Support Assistant

To enable us to deliver the right outcomes to our clients, with a commercial edge, we need an effective and efficient Legal Support Assistant to support our Commercial Litigation team’s legal professionals in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Department.

Our commercial litigation team operates nationally for commercial clients who need help with high-value corporate and commercial disputes, providing expert guidance on a huge range of business disputes including banking and finance, real estate litigation and media/reputation management, from the simple to even the most complex commercial cases.

Responsible for a range of administrative tasks, our Legal Support Assistant must be organised and maintain a high service standard. This is a role which provides a great development opportunity for those at the start of their career in legal support to learn and grow with our forward-looking team. 

Application Process

1. Deadline for applications: Tuesday 30th September
2. First stage interviews to take place: Tuesday 7th October
3. Final interviews to take place: Thursday 9th October

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing effective, timely and efficient administrative support to the department in order for the team to maintain high client satisfaction and compliance with relevant legislation and/or internal procedures.
• Assisting with the coordination and distribution of incoming and outgoing daily post (paper and electronic / special, recorded and by-hand).
• Responsible for photocopying, printing and scanning as and when required, including bundle creation and assisting with the collation of documents for the team.
• Maintaining an organised office environment by monitoring and ordering office supplies (i.e. stationery).
• Ensuring confidentiality of the firm’s client documentation and information.
• Providing support to the team’s Legal Support Executives as and when required.
• Assisting with the team’s file opening and archiving in line with the firm’s processes and the SRA’s AML/KYC guidelines.
• Assisting with bill processing which may include requesting and collecting cheques and liaising with the firm’s Accounts department.
• Assisting with new starters/work experience personnel within the team.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• IT literacy, particularly with experience in Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate professionally orally and in writing.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to the team.
• Work well under pressure and under unexpected deadlines.
• Pro-active and able to prioritise and manage deadlines.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• A high degree of attention to detail.
• 6-12 months’ administration experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

Working for JMW 

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on our careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.