Legal Personal Assistant
Northampton
£26,500-£29,000 D.O.E
Full Time Monday-Friday
About the role:
We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in a client facing environment to join our Private Client Team. This team acts for a vast number of high net worth clients as well as numerous private family and charitable trusts.
Based in our Northampton Office, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. This role will see you working on a great variety of interesting tasks and would be well suited to someone with a flair for PA duties.
Responsibilities of a Senior Legal Support Assistant include:
Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners
Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing
Drafting and formatting of letters, documents and forms
Being the first point of contact for clients
Liaising directly with third parties such as banks, the Probate Registry and HMRC
Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible
Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required
About The Candidate:
As a Senior Legal Support Assistant you will have:
An adaptable and personable telephone etiquette and experience of working in a client facing environment
Proactive nature and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work
Strong administration experience with a flair for PA duties
Experience within a legal, medical or professional services environment; former experience within the Private Client sector would be extremely desirable
Sound IT knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel
About The Company:
Benefits of working with us as a Senior Legal Support Assistant:
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
Support staff bonus scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
Cycle to Work scheme
Life Assurance
1/3 gym membership contribution
Flu vaccinations
Healthcare cash plan