Development Legal Assistant

About the role

Davies and Partners is seeking a Development Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive secretarial support to the Development department in its Gloucester office. The role demands high confidentiality, excellent client care, and the ability to manage a varied workload efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial service for the Development department, handling correspondence, phone calls and client instructions.
• Use the DPS case management system for file creation, data entry, document generation and tracking.
• Prepare, type and format standard and non‑standard letters, contracts and other legal documents.
• Maintain tidy electronic and hard‑copy files, open new files, close and archive completed matters.
• Photocopy, scan and file documents; ensure nil balances with Accounts and manage fee‑earner notifications.
• Assist in the progression of reservations to exchange of contracts, including issuing draft documentation for part‑exchange properties.
• Update databases, directories and ensure accurate record‑keeping.

Required profile

• Strong sense of confidentiality and client‑focused service.
• Flexible, dynamic and able to think creatively when faced with challenges.
• Willingness and ability to quickly learn new software and processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the DPS case management system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary between £25,000 and £26,000 per year.
• Full‑time, on‑site role within a reputable law firm.