Contract type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Leeds city centre
Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Legal Assistant to join the employment team of our well-established law firm based in Leeds City Centre. Previous experience of working in a law firm would be a distinct advantage but is not essential.
We are particularly interested in applications from confident self-starters who are not afraid to hit the ground running. Full training will be provided for this new and exciting role.
* To take initial instructions from clients and to advise (after consultation with the supervising partner/solicitors as appropriate) on the legal action and on all alternatives as appropriate, open to the client;
* To keep the client informed as required by the firm’s and department’s procedures;
* To run the file allocated in accordance with the firm’s and department’s procedures;
* To attend conferences with Counsel/Court/Tribunal/Inquest and represent the firm and client as required;
* To meet on a regular basis with their supervisor to review cases and any other matters relevant to the post holder’s position;
* To report to the post-holder’s supervisors immediately any difficulties being experienced, in particular, those which may lead to a negligence action being taken against the firm and/or a complaint from a client via the Office for the Supervision of Solicitors, and/or the firm’s complaints procedure;
The successful candidate will also be expected to occasionally assist with onboarding tasks including:
* Communicating with potential clients by telephone and email
* Opening and closing client files, ensuring that all appropriate compliance and risk checks are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements.
* Archiving closed client files
* Processing conflict search requests
* Preparing reports, as requested for the Head of department and COLP
* Providing additional administrative and secretarial support to the Employment team as and when required.
Key Skills & Experience
The candidate will ideally:
* Hold a law degree
* Previous experience of working in a customer support role is desirable
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Proven experience in an administrative role, demonstrating strong organisational skills
* Ability to analyse information and solve problems effectively
* Excellent customer service skills with a professional approach
* Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information in a professional and discreet manner
* Excellent analytical skills
* Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Word and Excel
* Excellent keyboard skills – RSA qualifications would be a distinct advantage but are not essential
Qualifications
* 3 or more A levels at grade B or above or acceptable alternatives
About Us
Our Mission
We aim to be the most successful, best regarded trade union law firm in the UK and the most successful, best regarded law firm for individuals in West Yorkshire. We will achieve this by providing high quality advice, assistance, representation, and exceptional service to individuals, by making people feel better, not worse.
Our Values
Fairness: We act fairly and even-handedly in all our dealings.
Openness and honesty: We are honest with each other and share information.
Communication: We say clearly what is required and expected from others.
Innovation: We are prepared to take risks and be comfortable in fast-changing environments.
Effectiveness: We work hard to achieve our objectives and are trained and confident to do the work assigned to us.
Alongside a competitive salary, other benefits include:
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays and long service increments of an additional 2 days at five years and 3 further days at ten years’ service. You also have the option of buying additional days each year.
* Enhanced Family Leave
* Employee Assistant Programme
* Life Assurance
* Regular funded staff social events
* Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
Applications from candidates looking for part-time working hours are welcome and will be considered.
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