Legal Assistant Apprenticeship - Leeds, United Kingdom - Xtol Development Services

Xtol Development Services

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Legal Assistant Apprentice

Reporting to:
Head of Department

Department:
Wills & Probate

At Oakwood Solicitors, people matter, we are dedicated to delivering a friendly, personal and confidential service which puts client's first by delivering traditional law in modern ways.

Without clients there would be no Oakwood Solicitors.

Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list)

Setting up new client files for Wills & Probate
Making and Receiving client calls, taking messages, arranging client appointments
Receiving internal calls from Admin & New Enquiries re new clients
Attending client meetings out of the office with the fee earner eg
Will signings, to collect documents from empty properties etc
Attending clients in reception to take instructions or provide assistance in the absence of fee earners
Work on files under supervision of the fee earner letters, creation of documents, requesting and paying in cheques etc
Closing files in readiness for archive
General administration duties photocopying filing preparation of bundles as required
Plus any additional duties and responsibilities that may reasonably be expected in accordance with the role.
Assisting with marketing activities

Key Competencies

Good communication skills and literacy skills
Good organisational skills
Good timekeeping
Accurate keyboard skills
Confident telephone manner
Selfmotivated to learn
Flexible attitude to work

Hours of work
9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Benefits

Free on site parking
Monthly team activities
On site free training

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary:
From £4.81 per hour

Benefits:

Company events
Free parking
Onsite parking

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds, LS8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you aware this is an apprenticeship?

(You will be completing a qualification whilst working, you do not have to attend college whilst completing the qualification)

Work Location:
One location