Our Client, a leading Law firm based in the Malton/Pickering area, has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their busy private client team.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience, or a law graduate looking for their next role.
Working 35 hours a week, Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £22,750-25,000 depending on experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
1. Supporting Legal Advisers within the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider team projects.
2. Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone.
3. Giving estimates of costs to new clients.
4. Opening of files on the firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and day-to-day maintenance.
5. Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation.
6. Copy typing of correspondence and documents, amending and formatting complex documents.
7. Communicate with clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
8. Draft correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
9. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
10. Perform general administrative duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling mail.
11. Occasional working between both the Malton and Pickering sites.
Person specification:
1. Excellent typing and MS Office skills.
2. Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or a University graduate in law.
3. An interest in the legal environment.
4. Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
5. Confident dealing with clients.
6. Strong team player and enthusiastic.
If this sounds like it’s the one for you, don't hesitate in applying.
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