Legal Assistant - Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom - HCB Solicitors
2 weeks ago
Description
We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our Private Client team based at our Sutton Coldfield Office to support our Private Client Solicitor.
To be successful you will have a strong secretarial and administration background.In addition, you will be a well organised self-starter who is able to work independently to ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard.
Confidence in dealing with clients in a professional manner, both on the telephone and in person, is essential.Key tasks include:
- Maintain Fee Earner's diary to include arranging meetings and appointments.
- Produce and deal with routine client correspondence, queries and accurate audio typing.
- Opening, closing and ongoing orderly maintenance of all files in accordance with firm's quality standards and Lexcel compliance.
- Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm's high standard of client care.
- Create and maintain client records on the firm's database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with HCB's and Lexcel's requirements.
- Ability to liaise with and support other colleagues and offices across HCB Network.
- Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm's information and documentation at all times.
- Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information.
- Request payments and record receipts of client monies.
- Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office.
The role and benefits:
- Hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 17:1
- Position
- Permanent
- Competitive salary
- Pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Additional annual leave bonus scheme
- A very friendly and collaborative working environment
- Location
- Sutton Coldfield
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leigh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
- Private Client / Wills and Probate: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
One location
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