Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Full time, Reading
We are a well-established, busy law firm- based in central Reading and seek a Legal assistant to support our Private Client department.
This varied role for a team handling probate & estate administration, wills & succession planning, attorneyship and Court of Protection covers:
Personal Assistant: providing active and structured support to partner including casework & practice administration;
Paralegal Casework Support: providing legal support to our private client team solicitors, including
· attending and making notes of meetings
· research & drafting
· client communications
· progressing case files under supervision and
· effectively utilising case management software as well as MS Office;
Business Development: contributing to and supporting colleagues in the successful development and marketing of the practice including help with arranging meetings & events, website, social media and associated material.
Attributes:
This role requires:
* strong academic attainment to degree standard - law degree preferred
* demonstrable facility with MS Office, specifically Word & Excel
* excellent communication skills, both written and oral
* good organisation skills and time-management and
* a high level of personal integrity and vocational interest in legal practice
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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