Legal Assistant - Northampton, United Kingdom - Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd

Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd
Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd
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Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Location - Northampton

Contract Type - Full Time (37 hours), Permanent

Salary between £24, £28,183.00 DOE


MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:


Office Support

  • Provide a high quality support service to lawyers.
  • Assist in the delivery and development of the service, using IT systems to produce correspondence, forms, court documents, maps and plans, and other documentation as required.
  • Produce accurate, comprehensive and uptodate legal documentation and court bundles to tight deadlines for use in court hearings and/or other legal processes.
  • Actively assist with progression of legal casework through administrative tasks, by monitoring files, creating reminders and initiating documentation as directed by feeearners.
  • Manage any problems/situations which may arise, seeking assistance from colleagues when necessary.
  • Ensure an accurate, confidential and effective service by maintaining uptodate filing systems (electronic), and security of information in accordance with the policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
  • Ensure accurate input of data particularly in the task of client/matter opening and archiving and indexing of deeds and documents, ensuring that all records are kept uptodate.
  • Actively contribute to and participate in the firm's retention of the Lexcel quality standard of legal practice management.
  • Prepare documents for and maintain the shareholder Council's Sealing Register.

Team Support

  • Coordinate diary management to ensure meetings are properly arranged and information recorded and distributed.
  • Take and produce minutes of meetings when required.
  • Contribute to the development of the service.
  • Participate in team/service meetings.
  • To buddy, train and support colleagues.
  • Provide assistance and support to colleagues in relation to IT and other electronic equipment.
  • Maintain and administer the Case Management System and associated databases as required.
  • Work with colleagues to monitor work received and allocate appropriately.

Role Specific

  • Ensure understanding of core business of Pathfinder Legal Services Limited
  • Develop a sound knowledge of legal practice and terminology
  • Recognise the need to work flexibly at all times and not be constrained by individual team member roles.
  • Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as required to assist the delivery of services.
  • Support the Principal Legal Assistant in other appropriate tasks as instructed.


We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job.

In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.

Pathfinder Legal Benefits

  • Local Government Pensions Scheme considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
  • Flexible working arrangements we offer flexible hours and remote working with the aim to give everyone a balanced work / life ratio.
  • Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
  • A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave

Number of vacancies for the role: 2

Keywords:
, Law vacancy, Law jobs, Law, Law careers, Legal careers, Legal jobs, Legal vacancy; Legal Assistant.


Salary:
£24,515.00-£28,183.00 per year


Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 08/12/2023
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