Law Assistant - Taunton, United Kingdom - TLB Consulting

Description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client an independent family run multi-disciplinary high street law firm for a skilled
Family Law Assistant.

Main purpose of the role (Skills and Knowledge):
To provide both clerical and administrative support to fee earners, either as part of a team or individually. The role plays a vital part in the administration and smooth running of the business.

Assistants/Secretaries are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and may be responsible for specific tasks or projects and, in some cases, oversee and supervise junior staff.

Key tasks (but not limited exclusively to)

• To conduct matters on behalf of clients in a professional manner. Providing a friendly, courteous, knowledgeable, and professional service.
• To comply with the Policies and Procedures pursuant to the Office Quality Manual at all times.
• To always manage files to Lexcel/CQS Standard. Effectively maintaining and managing housekeeping of your file management.
• Using a variety of software to support our case management system including Microsoft Word and 365, Outlook and Excel.
• Diary management, together with booking appointments/meetings.
• Attending meetings where necessary and assist in note taking.
• Creating, photocopying, and printing of documents.
• Participation in marketing activities, whether on a firmwide, departmental or office basis.
• Financial control, regarding cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Meeting all deadlines within the specified timeframes.
• Taking part in compulsory compliance training
• Assisting colleagues as own duties allow and holiday and sickness cover, providing general support within the team/office/firm as required.
• Always adhering to the Equality and Diversity Policy of the firm.
• Further role requirements as discussed and agreed with the partners.

Experience

• Experience in a similar family law assistant role is highly desirable.
• Proficient IT skills
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customerfriendly and effective manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team.
• Experience in a similar fastpaced role.

Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch break.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£11.53-£12.67 per hour


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Law