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Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Pro Staff Recruitment Ltd

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 28,000

Full time

15 days ago

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An established family-feel law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive support across various legal tasks. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and ensuring effective communication with clients and legal professionals. Join a supportive team environment where your contributions will help streamline day-to-day legal operations and enhance client satisfaction. If you have a passion for law and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to grow and thrive in your legal career.

Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally with a focus on Conveyancing.
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and practices.

Preparing legal documents with high accuracy and attention to detail.
Managing complex legal files and ensuring timely access to information.
Conducting legal research and communicating with clients and legal professionals.

Legal Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Adaptability

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework or a degree in a related field

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal Assistant
Salary: Up to GBP28,000
Location: Bedford, Fully Office-Based

About the Role:
An established family-feel law firm based in Bedford is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant. This role involves providing comprehensive support across a variety of legal tasks, assisting in case management, legal document preparation, and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day legal processes within the firm.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Document Preparation: Preparing a wide variety of legal documents, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Case Management: Managing and organising complex legal files, including electronic and physical files, ensuring accuracy and timely access to information.
Legal Research: Conducting legal research and gathering relevant information for cases, using online databases and other legal resources.
Client Communication: Communicating with clients, solicitors, and other legal professionals, both verbally and in writing, in a professional and courteous manner.
Administrative Support: Providing administrative support to solicitors and other legal staff, including scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, and handling billing.
Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality of client information and legal documents.

Skills and Qualifications:
Experience: Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, ideally with a focus on Conveyancing.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent, with some college coursework or a degree in a related field preferred.
Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and practices.
Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, and other legal professionals.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Time Management: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other legal professionals.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.