Role:
Legal Assistant
Salary: up to £24,000 per annum
Located: Sheffield
Core hours: Monday to Friday 9-5
Our client is one of South Yorkshire’s leading firms of solicitors, based in Sheffield for over 200 years.
Benefits:
1. 25 days holiday increasing to 28 with service
2. Company pension increasing to 6% matched after 3 years
3. Westfield mosaic scheme
4. Discounted parking available for around £55 per month and can be used whenever as you own the space
60% office 40% working from home after bedding in period, and flexibility with hours if required
Key areas of Responsibility:
5. To assist and support senior fee earners within the department on all areas of private client work
6. To provide designated secretarial and administrative to fee earners and other members of the team as required
7. To process instructions in accordance with established procedures of good practice
8. To complete forms, draft documents and prepare correspondence in accordance with instructions and set timescales
9. To undertake filing and archiving processes in accordance with company procedures
10. To ensure that telephone calls and enquiries are dealt with efficiently and effectively, taking messages and assisting where appropriate
11. To undertake file opening and on boarding processes including opening new files for clients, inputting new client details onto the Case Management system, sending out information to new clients and verifying information as appropriate
12. To respond to telephone calls and enquiries in accordance with instructions & own initiative
13. To undertake data entry, send out documentation, undertake internal checks and process correspondence as required
14. To proactively contribute to the overall development, implementation and smooth running of internal administrative procedures including making suggestions as appropriate
15. To identify and undertake continual personal and professional development including contributing to the development of others as appropriate
16. To follow and adhere to all Department Working Instructions (DWI’s) and company policies to ensure compliance at all times
17. To undertake additional tasks which fall within the scope of the role as directed and reasonably required including providing support to other teams as appropriate
The successful candidate:
Essential:
18. Experience of private client work;
19. Good understanding of LPAs, wills and probates;
20. Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Outlook and other Microsoft Office products.
Abilities, skills and knowledge:
21. Excellent personal organisation including the ability to prioritise work
22. Ability to work methodically and accurately with excellent attention to detail
23. Strong team working skills and ability to work on own initiative
24. Excellent communication and client care skills
Personal style and behaviour:
25. A professional and pro-active outlook.
26. An integral commitment to the highest standards of integrity
27. A dedication to delivering excellent standards of client care
28. A flexible, adaptable and team-based approach