About the job Legal Assistant / Fee Earner (AKS)
Job Description:
We are seeking aproactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Fee Earner to join ourlegal team. The ideal candidate will provide support to our solicitorswhile also handling their own caseload, depending on experience. Thisdual role requires excellent organisational skills, legal knowledge, andthe ability to deliver high-quality service to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
* Case Management: Assist solicitors inmanaging files, including document preparation, case tracking, andfiling. You will also manage a small caseload of lower-value or routinecases as appropriate.
* Document Preparation: Draft andprepare legal documents, including contracts, correspondence, pleadings,and reports, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
* Client Communication: Act as a keypoint of contact for clients, providing regular updates, answeringqueries, and gathering information to progress cases.
* Research: Conduct legal research tosupport case preparation, including researching relevant laws,regulations, and case precedents.
* Court Filings: Prepare and file legaldocuments with courts and other legal bodies, ensuring all submissionsare completed on time.
* Billing and Fee Management: Assist inbilling processes, manage time entries, and ensure accurate recording ofchargeable hours for cases.
* Administrative Support: Performgeneral administrative duties, including managing solicitor schedules,booking meetings, and maintaining organised case files.
Requirements:
* Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Fee Earner within a law firm, ideally with exposure to managing your own caseload.
* Understanding of legal procedures and relevant legal documentation.
* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Paralegal certification or legal assistant training is a plus.
* Experience in a specific area of law, such as personal injury, conveyancing, family law, or litigation.
Schedule:
* Full-time, office-based position with opportunities for professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity forsomeone looking to grow in the legal field by gaining hands-onexperience and taking on a small caseload in a dynamic, client-focusedlegal environment.
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