We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a friendly, supportive private client team. It is a busy role working alongside another assistant supporting a team of Private Client solicitors. It requires a highly organised individual with the ability to multi-task, prioritise duties and remain calm under pressure. Duties: * Opening files, including ID checks * Archiving files and arranging their retrieval * Audio Typing * Preparation of forms, documents, emails and letters * Handling client queries, liaising with third parties and making file notes of conversations * Diary management * Regular face to face contact with clients * Management of Wills and Deeds database * Preparation of files in readiness for archiving which includes scanning files * Undertake administrative duties, such as photocopying and scanning * Scanning incoming post and dealing with matters arising * Filing and post duties * Maintain a tidy, organised workspace * Working as part of a team in Harpenden but also the wider department in the other offices The appropriate candidate will have the following skills and attributes: * It is desired that applicants have already worked in a legal assistant role, ideally within Private Client * Understand the importance of providing high standards of client care and adopts this approach when handling a client’s affairs and takes an interest in buildin...