Pictons is a well-established firm committed to delivering high quality legal services with a client focused approach. We are looking for a proactive and highly organised legal assistant to support our teams.
Role Overview:
The successful candidate will support fee earners with a wide range of administrative and client-facing tasks, helping to deliver a high standard of legal services across all aspects of law.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide administrative and legal support to solicitors and other fee earners
* Prepare correspondence and legal documentation, including court forms and bundles.
* Manage diaries, book appointments and hearings, and liaise with clients, counsel, courts and other third parties.
* Handle client queries with professionalism and empathy, maintaining excellent client care standards.
* File management including opening and closing files, document filing (electronic and paper), and maintaining accurate records.
* Support with billing and file audits as required.
* Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with regulatory and internal policy and procedures.
* Support the team in business development and marketing initiatives.
* Ad hoc
Key Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience as a legal assistant or secretary desirable
* Strong administrative and organisational skills with excellent attention to details.
* Confident in working with case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
* Understanding of the sensitive nature of family and litigation matters and ability to deal with such matters professional and compassionately.
* Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
What We Offer:
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* The opportunity to be part of a growing and client-focused legal practice.
If you are a people-orientated professional with a passion for excellent client service, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Caddington/Tring/Milton Keynes
Job Type: Full time
Reports to: Head of Family/Head of Litigation
Luton
5th Floor, Hampton by Hilton
42-50 Kimpton Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 0FP
0800 302 9448
info@pictons.co.uk
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Tring
11 High Street
Tring
Hertfordshire
HP23 5AL
0800 302 9448
info@pictons.co.uk
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