Legal Support Assistant
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Hereford
* Salary: up to £32k depending on experience
We are seeking a proactive and highly organised PA/Legal Assistant to join our reputable client from the legal industry. The successful candidate will be service-focused and play a crucial role in providing comprehensive business support to our Partners and fee earners.
Day to day of the role:
* Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring all procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.
* Serve as the first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service and support.
* Act as the first point of contact for administrative and business support requirements for fee earners, proactively anticipating the team’s needs.
* Assist with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
* Draft and format letters, documents, and forms with precision and professionalism.
* Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
* Proactively manage the diaries of allocated fee earners, ensuring effective time management and scheduling.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience within a secretarial/PA role, legal experience would be beneficial but isn't essential
* Proficiency in administration
* Experience of working in a client-facing environment.
* Broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.
* Sound knowledge of IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
* Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
* Career development opportunities within the firm.