Job title: Hybrid Legal Assistant
Location: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire (2 days office/3 days remote)
Salary: Competitive depending on experience
Contract type: Full time, permanent
About us:
Watson Morris was founded by Caroline Watson in November 2022. The firm specialises in all areas of family law and is dedicated to helping clients start or end a relationship with confidence. We combine our legal expertise with practical support that focuses on the wellbeing of our clients and our team.
The role:
The successful candidate will assist in delivering our family law services with a strong focus on client satisfaction and provide administrative support.
This is a busy role, with deadlines to manage and competing priorities, so you will be required to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently and remain calm under pressure.
Key responsibilities:
* Working alongside the director of the company and assisting with case progression relating to divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children proceedings, cohabitation breakdown and the preparation of pre/post nuptial and cohabitation agreements. This will involve drafting applications and other document preparation, speaking to clients over the telephone and communication by email.
* First point of contact for new client enquiries, whether by telephone, email or through the website.
* Responsible for inception of new clients, including ordering identification and AML checks and arranging the initial consultation.
* Attendance at client meetings and court hearings to take notes and arranging room bookings and travel.
* Responsible for preparing disclosure and court bundles using Adobe Pro.
* Responsible for preparing invoices and managing cost updates and payments on account.
* Filing and completing administrative and compliance tasks using the firm's case management system.
* Completing file reviews.
* Researching and booking experts and counsel.
* Assisting with the management of third party service providers and payment of their invoices and account queries.
* Assisting with compliance and regulatory requirements and the development and review of firm policies, procedures and precedents.
* Assisting with business development to include preparation of client and marketing literature, website content and functionality and maintaining the firm's client relationship manager.
* Assisting with the booking and organising of networking and training events.
Skills and Qualifications:
* Minimum 1 year legal assistant/paralegal experience.
* Excellent client care skills.
* Good working knowledge of word, excel and outlook. Previous experience of Adobe Pro, Leap, Xero desirable but not essential.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Benefits:
· Hybrid working model (2 days in office, 3 days remote)
· days annual leave + bank holidays
· Pension scheme
· Professional development opportunities
· Friendly and collaborative team environment
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to