Redkite Law
Legal Assistant
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Legal Assistant
Location: Penarth
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35 hours, 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday
Start Date: ASAP
Are you highly organised, client-focused, and keen to develop within a friendly and professional environment? We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy Residential Property team in our Penarth office. In this role, you will provide vital support to our legal professionals and play an important part in delivering an exceptional service experience to our clients.
About Redkite Solicitors
Redkite Solicitors has been trusted to provide exceptional legal advice to individuals, families, and businesses since 1898. As a progressive, full-service law firm, we’re driven by growth and innovation, continuously expanding our reach to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With nearly 300 dedicated professionals, we’re proud to be recognised as an employer of choice, with a number of our lawyers recognised in both Legal 500 and Chambers, reflecting the strength and quality of our expertise. Our ongoing commitment to excellence and expansion ensures Redkite remains at the forefront of the legal sector.
Candidates should be aware that their first day of employment may be based at an alternative Redkite office within our network, for group onboarding. A willingness to travel and spend the day away from your usual place of work is therefore required.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Be at the heart of property transactions, supporting solicitors to ensure matters progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
- Create and prepare professional legal documents and correspondence, helping to turn complex transactions into seamless client experiences.
- Keep every detail on track by managing case files, updating systems, and ensuring key milestones are met.
- Build strong relationships with clients, guiding them through the onboarding process, answering queries, and providing reassurance at every stage of their property journey.
- Enjoy a varied and fast-paced role where no two days are the same, balancing priorities and working closely with colleagues to achieve shared success.
- Make a real difference by delivering exceptional client service and helping people navigate one of the most important milestones in their lives.
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Requirements
Who We’re Looking For:
- An LLB, Legal Assistant experience, or a genuine interest in developing a career within the legal profession.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems, with strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Highly organised with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail, ensuring nothing gets overlooked.
- Able to thrive in a busy environment, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines with confidence.
- Proactive, enthusiastic, and client-focused, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional service.
- A collaborative team player who brings a positive attitude, professionalism, and a willingness to support colleagues.
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Benefits
What’s In It For You?
We’re committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and high-performing legal team. You’ll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust, teamwork, and excellence, and offer an environment where you can grow and succeed.
- A collaborative, friendly working environment with regular team connection days
- 25 days annual leave (plus additional days with length of service)
- Option to buy or sell annual leave
- Life Assurance
- Redkite Rewards scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Contributions to gym membership
- Career development and learning support
-... and much more
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in a positive and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.
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