Legal Assistant Location: Lancaster Salary: Upto 30,000 DOE Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to a designated fee earner. This role requires a strong understanding of legal processes, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage tasks independently while maintaining high standards of client care and compliance. Key Responsibilities Provide professional, confidential support to fee earners and the wider team Maintain a working knowledge of relevant legal matters and client needs Assist with file management, ensuring accuracy and compliance Communicate effectively with clients and third parties to support case progression Handle routine enquiries and support client satisfaction Legal and Administrative Support: Open files and prepare client care documentation Conduct AML, Source of Funds, and Source of Wealth checks Draft legal forms and correspondence for approval Prepare documents for meetings, billing, and archiving Manage incoming and outgoing post, filing, and document scanning Case and Diary Management: Manage fee earner diaries, emails, and appointments Liaise with third parties (e.g. courts, Land Registry, HMRC) Support billing and accounts processes Monitor deadlines and proactively progress matters Systems and Compliance: Use legal systems and tools (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, digital dictation, case management systems) Ensure files meet compliance st