Job Title: Legal Assistant
Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum
Location: St. Albans
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00 am – 5.15pm
COMPANY PROFILE
A well-established solicitors firm based in the heart of St Albans, specialising in providing a broad range of legal services to their clients. They are committed to delivering exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team and support the firm in delivering high-quality services for a Private Client.
SKILLS REQUIRED
·Experience of working within a Private Client Department of Law Firm or relevant legal qualifications would be preferred
·Min 6 months experience as a legal assistant
·Good written and verbal communication skills
·Ability to work calmly under pressure
·Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise and plan
RESPONSIBILITIES
·To provide fully effective services to clients, by progressing client files under the direction of team leader and provide secretarial and admin assistance
·Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the team leaders instructions. This may include, drafting Wills, Powers Of Attorney and dealing with administration of Estates and Trusts
·Ensuring work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared
·Drafting legal statements for probate applications
·Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
·Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures
·Maintain Lawyers diaries and make appointments
·Organise internal and external meetings, including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshments
BENEFITS
Company Pension Contribution
·Health Cash Plan
·Free Mortgage Advice Service
·Subsidised Car Parking
·Hybrid working
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Job Info
Job Title:
Legal Assistant
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted:
Closes:
Sector:
Legal
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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