This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Legal Assistant to further their career with a leading firm.
Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing, ensuring that such correspondence and documents are checked for errors before passing to Legal Adviser.
• To administer filing in correct dated order and on a timely basis.
• To arrange for all copying to be done, in person if Administration staff are not available to undertake the task.
• To make appointments, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Legal Adviser.
• To provide support and guidance to other secretaries as required and at all times work as a team player.
• To attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide assistance in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• To ensure that any telephone calls are answered promptly by answering colleague’s telephones if they are not available and ensure that telephone messages are passed promptly and accurately to Legal Advisers.
• To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
• To be responsible for the opening of files on firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and their day to day maintenance in
Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience in a Residential Property Assistant role.
• Educated to GCSEs Level
• RSA Level 2 – typing or equivalent
• Working knowledge of IT systems: MS Word and Outlook, digital dictation and CMS
• Knowledge of Proclaim
• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
• Ability to work with initiative and minimum supervision
• Experience in audio and copy typing
• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone
Benefits:
• Competitive salary – because your skills are worth it
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off, and no guilt about using them
• Death in service scheme – peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Healthcare cash plan – supporting your physical and financial wellbeing
• Wellness group – because mental health matters
• Inclusive & fun culture – we work hard, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously
• Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyers
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year