What you’ll do
We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Legal Support Assistant (LSA) to join our busy Court of Protection team on a full-time basis in our Bristol office. As an important member of the Trusts and Estates department, you’ll provide efficient, professional PA and secretarial support to your assigned fee earners, helping to ensure an excellent service is delivered to clients.
The Court of Protection team supports vulnerable clients and their families in managing financial affairs where individuals are unable to do so themselves. The work is varied, rewarding and often involves building relationships with clients and third parties to help ensure their affairs are managed smoothly and effectively.
In addition to your primary responsibilities within the Court of Protection team, you will also provide occasional support to our Trusts & Estates team, assisting with a range of private client matters including Wills, Probate, estate administration, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estate planning.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include diary management, digital dictation and the preparation of correspondence, alongside document production and formatting, arranging travel and processing expenses. You’ll work closely with colleagues across both teams, liaising with a variety of internal support functions and assisting other LSAs and fee earners when needed to help ensure work is delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
Who you are
Previous experience as an LSA or in a strong administrative role would be beneficial, and experience within a legal environment would be an advantage, though it is not essential. What matters most is that you bring enthusiasm, excellent organisational skills and a proactive, positive approach to your work.
You’ll thrive in a busy team environment while also feeling confident managing your own workload and priorities. Professionalism, discretion and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information are essential, particularly given the nature of Court of Protection and private client work.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills will enable you to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and external contacts. A flexible and collaborative attitude will also be important as you provide support across both the Court of Protection and Trusts & Estates teams.
This role is hybrid, with some flexibility to work from home; however, the ability to commute to Bristol city centre is essential.
Your Career. Our Commitment.
At Ashfords, we believe in more than just doing great work - we believe in building a great place to work.
When you join us, you become part of a team where everything we do is underpinned by our four core values: Be Open, Think Team, Make a Difference and Always Grow. These values shape who we are and how we work - they guide our decisions, influence our culture, and drive the way we support our people, clients and communities.
With a clear focus on innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance, we are committed to building an environment where our people can have a rewarding and meaningful career.
Whilst we recognise that every career journey is unique, we will be ambitious for you, giving you the tools, trust, and opportunities to develop your career, your way.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team.
Our offer
We know that our people are at the heart of everything we do – and that’s why we’re committed to supporting your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance.
Beyond our benefits package, you’ll be encouraged, no matter what your role or career level, to get involved in our Responsible Business programme, where you’ll support initiatives such as charity fundraising, environmental causes and our employee led diversity and inclusion groups.
You can find out more about our benefits by visiting the Reward & Wellbeing page on our website.
What’s next?
Our recruitment process typically involves two stages, which are designed not only to explore your skills and experience but also to give you a real insight into what it’s like to work at Ashfords. Throughout the process, our dedicated Talent Attraction team will be here to support you every step of the way.
We believe that building a firm with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences drives innovation and strengthens our teams, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
To support your growth, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential – so even if you don’t feel you match all the requirements of the job role, we’d still love to hear from you.
At Ashfords, we’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss anything regarding your application, please contact us at [email protected].
For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
