Our clients, located in Bexley, are seeking to recruit an experience Legal Assistant.
Hours: 9.00 am 5.00 pm Monday - Friday
Permanent Office Based.
Responsibilities:
1. Issue quotes (using the firm database).
2. Assist with file opening and logging of new clients.
3. Carry out conflict checks as well as identification and verification checks (with support where required).
4. Make appointments and meet with clients to take instructions.
5. Assist with client enquiries on the phone and in person, efficiently, politely and promptly.
6. Answer telephone calls from agents and other stakeholders.
7. Produce attendance notes of telephone calls and visits.
8. Ensure any risks or issues are raised with the fee earner in a timely manner.
9. Maintain client files:
10. Draft letters, documents, applications and bundles.
11. Complete registration at the Land Registry within the priority period.
12. Effectively utilise case management systems.
13. Complete relevant Accounts forms in respect of money coming in and going out and ensure, where appropriate, forms are filed on the client files, accurately and fully.
14. Process payments.
15. Keep up to date with typing from dictations.
16. Support Fee Earners by undertaking any other ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
17. Comply with all...