Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant or Paralegal experienced in Private Client to join a regional firm in their Ilkley, West Yorkshire office. This is a permanent, full-time office-based position. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (which rises incrementally with service), and additional leave over Christmas, company paid Healthcare plan, pension scheme and a huge focus on personal development.
Role responsibilities
The incoming Legal Assistant or Paralegal will be expected to provide secretarial and administrative assistance within the Private Client team. Specific duties may include:
* Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation
* Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required
* Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation
* Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with their Client Charter
* Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required
* Preparation of court documentation including e-bundling
* Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents
* Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers
All work is to be carried out in line with the firm’s values; to work to be the best that you can and to participate in a culture of respect, encouragement, and support. You’ll be working in a collaborative, positive and fast-paced working environment with genuine opportunities to progress in your career.
Person specification
Applications are sought from experienced Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Legal Secretaries who have the following skills and attributes:
* Prior experience in a private client role (minimum 12 months)
* A strong desire to offer outstanding service
* Ambition to develop and progress
* Accurate typing and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Case Management Software (preferably Proclaim) is essential.
* Ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the friendly working atmosphere
You must have prior experience in a similar role to be considered for this vacancy.
Benefits and Rewards
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join the Ilkley, West Yorkshire office of a supportive and committed team who actively encourage one another. They have generous benefits including:
* A competitive salary depending on experience
* Generous holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (this rises incrementally with service) and Christmas closure that you don’t have to save holidays for
* Birthday as an additional day off
* Stakeholder pension.
* Employee assistance programmes including Remote GP service
* Rewards & recognition.
* NHS Top Up Healthcare plan
* Discounted legal products.
About the Company
This is a chance to join a highly successful law firm with several offices throughout Yorkshire. They are long-established yet forward-thinking in strategy, management, and their application of technology. Also, they have a real focus on providing an excellent, professional service in rural areas, and show a commitment to giving back by raising money for various local charities.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.
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