Legal Assistant

Position: Legal Assistant (Probate Team)

Location: Almondsbury, Bristol (Office-based with free onsite parking)

Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday fixed shift patterns)

Pay Rate / Salary: £25,430 per annum plus annual bonus

Closing Date: 30-07-2026

About the Role

Are you organized, detail-oriented, and looking to start or grow your career within an ethical legal business? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Co-op Legal Services to recruit a dedicated Legal Assistant for our probate team in Bristol.

In this office-based role, you will play a vital part in supporting case handlers through high volumes of administrative tasks, managing casework systems, and helping bereaved families navigate complex and sensitive processes during life’s most difficult moments. No prior legal experience is required—if you have the right transferable skills and a passion for people, we will provide the training and career development you need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Administrative Support: Carry out high volumes of administrative data entry, print and handle confidential paperwork, and draft letters to third parties.

• Case Management: Work closely with case management systems and Microsoft Excel, maintaining accurate, organized filing systems.

• Task Management: Work efficiently from a well-maintained task list, prioritizing requests and adapting to multiple demands.

• Initial Case Review: Gain exposure to initial case stages by reviewing legal documents to ensure case managers have everything needed to start.

• Professional Communication: Communicate professionally and sensitively with external parties, customers, colleagues, and partners.

What We Are Looking For

We are committed to accessible recruitment and look for foundational traits that guarantee success:

• Customer Service: Previous experience delivering strong customer service.

• Proactivity & Persistence: The drive to follow through and achieve desired outcomes.

• Organization & Detail: Outstanding organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Communication: Professional, sensitive communication skills for interacting with clients and colleagues.

• Adaptability: The ability to prioritize work and adapt to multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

Fantastic Benefits & Perks

Enjoy a robust package of financial, lifestyle, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

• Competitive Salary: £25,430 per year, plus an annual bonus based on personal and business performance.

• Time Off: 28 days of holiday per year plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days with service).

• Financial Security: Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, plus Wagestream (early access to earned pay).

• Colleague Discounts: 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands.

• Health & Wellbeing: Virtual healthcare services including 24/7 GP appointments, mental health support, fitness advice, and a 24/7 colleague support service.

• Career Growth: Comprehensive training, coaching, support (including study leave options), and a cycle-to-work scheme.