WorkwithYorkshire are working with a local law client, who have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their team based in Selby. This is a permanent, full time role, working Mon – Friday in the office. Parking is available. This role will be working in the Residential Property department but you will also help cover work for other legal teams.
Duties:
* Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing.
* Administer the filing in correct date order and on a timely basis.
* Preparing the mail and enclosures for despatch, ensuring that all mail to be posted is given to the Legal Adviser with all relevant enclosures.
* Making appointments, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Legal Adviser.
* Attending clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide assistance in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
* Being responsible for the opening of files on firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and their day to day maintenance in accordance with the department’s Risk Management procedures.
* Complying with the firm’s procedures and standards for correspondence and documents (including typing, saving and printing) and to make the best use of facilities including Proclaim and Word to ensure maximum efficiency.
* Ensuring compliance with Money Laundering regulations.
* Preparing invoices and complete accounts documentation as and when directed by the Legal Adviser.
Key skills and experience;
* Preferably Legal Administration experience
* Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
* Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
* Experience in audio and copy typing
* Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone
Please apply by uploading your CV (with full employment history and contact details of at least two referees - one of whom should be your current or most recent employer) to candidates@workwithyorkshire.co.uk.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Georgina or Emily on 01904 566055