Legal Support Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join Ashfords’ busy Employment team. In this role, you’ll provide vital administrative and legal support to partners and fee earners, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day matters.

You’ll manage diaries, organise client files in line with the Ashfords Way, prepare documents, support billing processes, and assist with client onboarding and compliance requirements. You’ll also help with firmwide activities such as organising events or covering reception when needed.

In employment-specific work, you’ll review AI-generated investigation meeting transcripts for accuracy, support tribunal and insurance-related matters, liaise with insurers and cost assessors regarding deadlines and audits, and prepare files for cost assessment, ensuring all documentation is audit-ready and compliant.

Through your work, you’ll play a key role in helping the Employment team deliver a high‑quality, client‑focused service while suppor...