HCB Solicitors Limited are recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Family Law team in Redditch .
Main purpose
To provide administrative support to the Fee Earner within the department as well as general support to fellow colleagues within the office.
Key tasks include:
* Maintaining Fee Earner’s diary, arranging meetings and appointments.
* Dealing with new enquiries, initiating and completing the setup of new matters, to include all onboarding and due diligent processes, such as identification verification and complying with anti-money laundering regulations.
* Diligent typing, printing and processing of dictations.
* Organising, e-filing and scanning documents into our Case Management System whilst also maintaining the paper files with accuracy and efficiency.
* Managing the billing process, to include generating and coordinating invoices on a monthly basis plus chasing any outstanding payments.
* Requesting payments and recording receipts of monies, to include liaising with our Accounts Team.
* Opening and archiving all paper and electronic files.
* Dealing with routine client correspondence and queries.
* Attending to clients both in person and on the telephone in a confident manner with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of customer care.
* Dealing with third party agencies, to include Counsel, Courts, Experts and other solicitors.
* Ensuring the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation at all times.
* Fully conversant with Word, Outlook and Excel with experience of working with electronic Case Management Systems.
* Supporting the general administration within the Family Law Team and Redditch office
Person Specification
* The ideal candidate will bring with them/be:
* Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
* Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
* Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
* Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
* Self-motivated and proactive
* Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
Location: Redditch Office (Office Based role)
Hours: Mon – Fri, 09.00 – 17.15 with a one hour lunch break
Holiday: 26days plus Bank Holidays
Salary: Dependent on experience
To apply for this position, please email your CV to Lisa Syrett - lisasyrett@hcbgroup.com
Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.
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