Law Staff Legal Recruitment
Job title:
Private Client Legal Assistant
Company
Law Staff Legal Recruitment
Job description
Are you a driven Private Client Legal Assistant with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the legal sector, looking for a new challenge with a prestigious Legal 500 firm?This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your outstanding administrative and organisational skills within a respected firm where your contributions will be valued. A solid understanding of wills and probate is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment.The Firm:
Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.What will be expected from you?
- Handling enquiries from clients, solicitors, and other relevant parties.
- Recording detailed attendance notes for all correspondence.
- Opening and closing files, keeping them up-to-date with both electronic and hard copy correspondence, while ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm standards.
- Providing administrative support, including tasks such as photocopying and scanning.
- Drafting basic letters and preparing/submitting simple legal documents.
- Completing legal forms, registering documents, and submitting applications to the Court.
- Managing contact lists and calendars for fee earners.
- Tracking and monitoring deadlines.
- Conducting searches and registering Wills with Certainty.
- Preparing and submitting bills to the finance team on behalf of fee earners.
- Creating Estate Accounts using Excel.
- Providing reception cover.
- Preparing and handling banking and post tasks.
Is this the position for you?
- A solid understanding of the daily functions of a legal office
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Familiarity with case management software
- Proficiency in English language
- Keen attention to detail
In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!Vacancy Reference number: 36798PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
In accordance with https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made
Expected salary
£22000 – 25000 per year
Location
Warwickshire
Job date
Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:38:37 GMT
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