Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Job title:

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Company

Clayton Legal

Job description

The OpportunityWe are excited to welcome a dedicated Legal Assistant to our Commercial / Corporate Law department at our Sutton Weaver Office. In this role, you will work closely with our Commercial / Corporate Solicitor, assisting on a diverse range of client matters, including preparing and drafting correspondence with clients, updating case file sand the Practice Management system, and managing a diary of meetings for the Corporate Solicitor, further details below:Main responsibilitiesAs a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:· To open new files and issue new clients with Client Care Letters, Terms and Conditions etc.· To prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.· To draft documents and/or track changes in documents which have previously been drafted.· To arrange for all copying to be carried out and if Reception are not able to do so undertake the task in person.· To make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Corporate Solicitor.· To attend to clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.· To accurately prepare all invoices and completion statements for submission to the Accounts Department and sending to clients.· To correctly record all funds that are remitted and received by completing posting slips and prepare payment requests.· To prepare mail and enclosures for posting.· To keep the Practice Management System and all file inlay sheets up-to-date throughout the course of the matter.· To administer filing. This will include daily filing and also the archiving, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Manual.· To provide support to other assistants as and when required.· To provide guidance to Reception and temporary assistants when required to do so.· To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.· To ensure confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information.· Comply with the Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors or other professional body (if applicable).· Comply with the requirements of relevant Accreditation Schemes and the protocols contained within.Required qualifications, skills and experience· Excellent organisational skills.· Exceptional keen eye for detail.· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.· Excellent IT and audio typing skills.· Previous experience in a similar role or working in a professional or legal environment is preferable.If you would like an initial informal chat regarding this opportunity, feel free to contact Chris on 07802 282 002 or c.eastwood@clayton-legal.co.uk

Expected salary

£22000 – 28000 per year

Location

Norley, Cheshire

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 03:28:50 GMT

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