Legal Assistant

HST Hiring Group; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in personal injury in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support a partner. This role involves preparing legal documents, managing correspondence, and providing proactive client liaison. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in a similar position, excellent typing and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Personal Injury.
• Excellent standards of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage correspondence, legal documents, and court papers.
• Proactive client liaison, including taking messages and dealing with simple queries.
• Undertake administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and collating documents.

Skills

Legal documentation preparation

Client liaison

Typing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Proclaim

Job description

About Us

With over 25 years of excellence, KLS Law is a respected law firm, offering both personal and corporate legal services. We use our expertise to provide outstanding services, and we are dedicated to swiftly identifying issues and creating opportunities for our clients.

Our legal experts are experienced in servicing individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, specialising in Personal Injury Claims, Housing Disrepair, Court of Protection, Drafting Commercial Contracts and Contract Disputes, Medical Regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution such as Mediation and providing legal advice and support to Insurers.

Our team consists of over 60 legal experts, including solicitors and paralegals, and we are proudly part of The Connexus Group of Companies. We are situated within walking distance of Warrington Bank Quay Station and Warrington Central Station, and have close links to the M62, M56 and M6.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant and PA to work alongside a partner within a busy department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and manage correspondence, legal documents and court papers
• Audio and copy typing of legal documentation to a high standard - around 50% of your working time will be spent typing
• Proactive client liaison, including taking messages, passing on information or dealing with simple queries
• Maintain a filing system
• Prepare indexes and bundles, including ebundles
• Carry out administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and collating documents
• Undertake any other duties as necessary

Person Specification

• 2+ years\' experience as a Legal Secretary, ideally within Personal Injury
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications (ideally Proclaim)
• Knowledge of Personal Injury processes and procedures
• Excellent standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
• Typing skills - around 50% of your time will be spent typing
• Proven experience in producing legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
• Confidentiality
• IT literacy (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong work ethic and professionalism, with a polite and helpful manner