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, 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:
* Supporting Legal Advisers within the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider team projects.
* Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone.
* Giving estimates of costs to new clients.
* Opening of files on the firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and day-to-day maintenance.
* Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation.
* Copy typing of correspondence and documents, amending and formatting complex documents.
* Communicate with clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
* Draft correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
* Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
* Perform general administrative duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling mail.
* Occasional working between both the Malton and Pickering site.
Person Specification:
* Excellent typing and MS Office skills.
* Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law.
* An interest in the legal environment.
* Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
* Confident dealing with clients.
* Enthusiastic and a strong team player.
If this sounds like the one for you, don't hesitate in applying.
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