Legal Assistant - Putney, United Kingdom - Russell Cooke

Russell Cooke

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Putney, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking a confident, proactive, flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated and professional full time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to provide support to our Private Client team based in Putney.

We act for a broad range of clients covering who are in need with preparing their wills, powers of attorney, creation of trusts and administration of estates (probate).

The Role:

Is that of a fee earner undertaking chargeable work with a personal time and fee target.
As with any fee earner, Legal Assistants will be expected to carry out nonchargeable work in addition to the chargeable work required. This may include, but is not limited to, providing assistance with marketing activities and undertaking appropriate training.
Legal Assistants will generally be expected to be selfsupporting in terms of typing and administration and will have an hourly rate and fee target set accordingly, but where it is commercially justifiable they may be provided with appropriate administrative.
The role is expected to require excellent literacy, numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent keyboard and IT skills.
The Legal Assistant's enthusiasm and energy are expected to allow them to make a full contribution to the dynamic operation of their team.
They will take responsibility for their own success seeking continuously to improve their own skills and to provide good value to clients in the legal services they provide.
The Legal Assistant will operate under the supervision and responsibility of a designated lawyer within each department.
Legal Assistants should be prepared to participate fully in training and activities designed for Legal Assistants across the firm.7

Personal Characteristics:

Strong organisational and time management skills are required as the role will involve the efficient and cost effective management of multiple files, working to strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are essential to demonstrate understanding of our clients' needs and expectations and when communicating with colleagues.
Focused attention to detail, speed and accuracy are important for all written documentation.

Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage._