Legal Support Assistant - Chichester, United Kingdom - First People Recruitment

First People Recruitment

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Chichester, United Kingdom

2 days ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Legal Support Assistant

Chichester

£DOE

Key elements of the role:

To prepare correspondence and documents
Undertaking audio and copy typing
Use of accounting and time recording software
Checking documents for accuracy
Costing of files for the purpose of cost update letters
Assisting in the preparation of Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns
Arranging Property searches when required using the firm's preferred providers
Taking telephone messages
Making appointments, managing diaries and seeing to the reasonable requirements of clients

- use of photocopier, scanner and fax machine where necessary

To prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch
To provide support to other secretaries as and when needed during holidays or sickness
To ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation to comply with the new GDPR regulations
To carry out other tasks as and when required by the LLP and/or your Line Manager
Housekeeping daily filing, opening and closing files etc. in accordance with the procedures set out in the Office Manual.
Maintain files (electronically and in paper)
Deal with billing, paying in costs and cheque requisitions, liaising with the Finance Team to arrange Bank transfers.

Looking for someone:

To undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards selfdevelopment
Be proactive and focus on achieving the best outcome for the firm

Skills:

Effective prioritisation with the ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work
To communicate clearly and appropriately, both verbally and in writing with other parties whilst maintaining excellent working relationships; and be diplomatic and confident in communication with partners and staff
Possess excellent spelling and grammar and pay attention to detail and quality of work
To comply with all office procedure requirements.
You will be expected to provide a professional, efficient and friendly service to clients and maintain confidentiality at all times.
To provide support in a professional and courteous manner in keeping with the firms standards for Client Care
Be selfmotivated and able to organise own workload with minimum supervision

Salary:

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Dependant on experience

Hours:

We have a full and detailed job description for review. For more information contact Sophie at FPR Group's Portsmouth office.

FPR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.