Legal Administrative Assistant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - LEGAL MINDS LIMTED

Description

We are currently seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to join a highly reputable law firm, based in Birmingham, working within our personal injury team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience working within personal injury and medical negligence and wants to join a friendly and well-established firm.

The role is a part time position, working 4 days a week, 9.15am to 4.00pm.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, hard-working, highly motivated, has excellent communication skills, a high attention to detail, and ability to demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and meet deadlines are also critical for this role.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Audio/copy typing
• Preparing, formatting and amending documents
• Manage diary appointments and making meeting arrangements to assist the Legal team
• Liaising with key clients, counsel, experts and solicitors
• Deal with routine client correspondence and queries.
• Undertake administrative tasks, such as organising and maintaining original documents, photocopying, scanning, and filing documents, completing forms and producing letters, opening and closing all files

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in law, preferably personal injury or medical negligence.
• Excellent audio typing skills with a typing speed of at least 75 WPM
• Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Selfmotivated and proactive
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
• You must also have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 24 per week


Salary:
£11.00-£13.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

We have a full Covid 19 policy which includes a locked door policy, visitors attend by appointment only, work surfaces are sanitised regularly and masks are worn by non employees.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Legal Admin Assistant: 2 years (preferred)


Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
LM/072023/LA