We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a friendly, supportive private client team. It is a busy role working alongside another assistant supporting a team of Private Client solicitors. It requires a highly organised individual with the ability to multi-task, prioritise duties and remain calm under pressure.
Duties:
* Opening files, including ID checks
* Archiving files and arranging their retrieval
* Audio Typing
* Preparation of forms, documents, emails and letters
* Handling client queries, liaising with third parties and making file notes of conversations
* Diary management
* Regular face to face contact with clients
* Management of Wills and Deeds database
* Preparation of files in readiness for archiving which includes scanning files
* Undertake administrative duties, such as photocopying and scanning
* Scanning incoming post and dealing with matters arising
* Filing and post duties
* Maintain a tidy, organised workspace
* Working as part of a team in Harpenden but also the wider department in the other offices
The appropriate candidate will have the following skills and attributes:
* It is desired that applicants have already worked in a legal assistant role, ideally within Private Client
* Understand the importance of providing high standards of client care and adopts this approach when handling a client’s affairs and takes an interest in building and maintaining client re...