Private Client Legal Assistant

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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