Legal Assistant Private Client - Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom - Simpson Judge Ltd

Simpson Judge Ltd

Verified Company

Holmes Chapel, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB:
Legal Assistant / Secretary

LOCATION:
Holmes Chapel with free on site parking

SALARY:

DOE

Hours:
Monday - Friday 9.00 am pm or 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays

Experienced Family / Private Client Legal Assistant to join the team on a full time permanent basis.
You must be personable and able to deal with people on all levels.

Your Role

You will be a key member of the team acting as a point of contact for clients and third parties involved in legal matters.

You'll work closely with solicitors to support them with any administrative tasks as well as working hard to provide exceptional client service.

What You'll Be Doing

Communicating with clients and third parties on behalf of directors and other solicitors in the family team
Undertaking legal tasks such as completing court forms
Supporting in the preparation of court bundles
Managing solicitor diaries, booking meetings, preparing agendas and minute taking
Opening and closing files, administrative management of cases (including handling new client enquiries) and dealing with all matter maintenance

What We're Looking For

Legal Assistant experience working within a law firm environment, ideally with particular experience in Family Law.
Knowledge of Private Client Law would be advantageous, but training for Legal Assistance will be provided in relation to Wills, Trusts, Probate, Powers of Attorney
The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to prioritise workload
Problem solving, a positive and friendly team player, and a 'can do' attitude, particularly in relation to digital ways of working
Brilliant client care skills and good verbal and written communication skills
Excellent accuracy and attention to detail