Legal Admin Assistant

Focus Resourcing; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Mental Health Team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to support solicitors in a fast-paced legal environment. You will assist with various administrative tasks, including typing documents, managing tribunal dates, and handling client queries. The ideal candidate will possess excellent typing skills and a strong interest in Mental Health Law. With ongoing training and career development opportunities, this role is perfect for someone looking to grow within a supportive team. Join a friendly office environment and make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Birthday Leave

Long Service Leave

Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• Good typing skills and a genuine interest in Mental Health Law.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support solicitors with general administration and typing notes.
• Manage tribunal dates and record them in diaries.

Skills

Typing Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Sharon will be your contact throughout the recruitment process.

Location: Fully office based - no parking at the office

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our client's dedicated Mental Health Team based in Walsall. This is an entry-level role suitable for someone with good typing skills and an interest in working in a legal environment. You will join an existing team of Secretarial Assistants supporting Lawyers who specialise in Court of Protection and Mental Health work, representing individuals under the Mental Health Act 1983, Guardianship Orders, Community Treatment Orders, and advising clients with learning difficulties and autism. Our client is seeking a candidate with a genuine interest in this area of law, demonstrated through their application and CV.

You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities within a team of Lawyers specialising in Court of Protection and Mental Health Law, with a track record of providing legal aid services.

Your role includes:

1. Supporting solicitors and the team with general administration
2. Typing notes from files and phone calls
3. Logging information on a secure portal
4. Downloading notifications from the tribunal service
5. Managing tribunal dates and recording them in diaries
6. Time recording to support billing processes
7. Typing documents and letters to clients and hospitals
8. Handling telephone queries

Ideal candidate qualities:

• Highly organised to manage busy diaries
• Confident in dealing with clients and professionals over the phone
• Strong interest in providing excellent service and enthusiasm to grow with the firm

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A friendly office environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Employee benefits such as pension scheme, 28 days holiday plus birthday and long service leave

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