Legal Administration Assistant - Hatfield, United Kingdom - Canford Law
2 weeks ago
Description
Please note this is _
not _
a remote role, and you will be required to attend the office 5 days a week.
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Role Overview_
Canford Law are a young, but rapidly expanding Law firm, operating out of three locations.
Our admin staff are based at the registered office in Hatfield and are looking for a new Legal Administrative Assistant to join the team.
As the firm has ambitions to continue its growth trajectory, we require a diligent, self-motivated individual to work in what will be a key role within the organisation.
-Day to Day Responsibilities_
- Open, scan and file incoming post
- Print, envelope and frank all outgoing post.
- Responsible for opening new electronic files on our system, using spreadsheets and macros.
- Upload new instructions and documents, from clients, to new files.
- Inputting information and key document due dates into our file database.
- Provide administrative support to fee earners working from home printing, filing etc.
- Print and file (post) legal documents to the court, ensuring all information is correct and taking note of references sent each day.
- Answer incoming calls and direct them to the allocated file handler, taking messages in instances the file handler is unavailable.
- Drafting and sending basic letters to clients.
- Chasing clients for missing information and documents.
Person Specification_
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to effectively prioritise
- Ability to use initiative
- Work well under pressure/to deadlines
- Good team player but equally works well individually
- A spirit of cooperation and a positive 'can do' attitude
Benefits_
- Salary: From £18,000 per year based on Experience
- 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
- Free onsite Parking
- Hours 8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From £18,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Work Location:
In person
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