27,000
A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its busy Private Client department. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills to support Fee Earners in a professional legal environment.
This role would suit someone with previous legal secretarial experience or solid office-based administrative experience looking to develop their career within a supportive firm.
The Role
You will provide day-to-day administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners within the Private Client department, ensuring the efficient production and presentation of legal documents and correspondence.
Key responsibilities include:
Audio and copy typing (digital dictation)
Drafting and formatting legal documents and correspondence
Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person
Handling initial enquiries in line with agreed guidelines
Diary management and appointment scheduling
Filing, archiving, and strong room maintenance
Sorting and preparing outgoing mail and DX
Photocopying and general clerical duties
Drafting and preparing bills
Preparing instructions for the cashier
Providing reception cover when required
Supporting colleagues and covering absences when necessary
Assisting with maintaining and improving office procedures
Ensuring confidentiality at all times
Essential Skills & Experience:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Confident and professional telephone manner
Excellent word processing skills
Literate, numerate, and highly accurate
Strong organisational skills
Understanding of confidentiality requirements
Experience working in an office environment
Desirable:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant
Audio typing experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
Experience using legal accounts software
What's on Offer
Supportive and professional working environment
Opportunity for ongoing training and development
Varied and interesting workload