Legal Assistant

IRWIN Industries, Inc.; Greater London, Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this entry-level role, you'll provide essential support within a busy legal practice, ensuring that all administrative tasks are handled efficiently. You'll manage communications, organize electronic files, and assist in preparing legal documents, all while delivering exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in law, where your attention to detail and organizational skills will be valued. If you're ready to contribute to a thriving legal environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Legal Department is essential; experience in Private Practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including managing calls and appointments.
• Open, close, and archive electronic files and prepare documents.
• Ensure compliance with office procedures and maintain organization.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Client Service Skills

IT Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Job description

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Our client is seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to provide high-quality support within a busy practice.

Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Department: Private Client

Location: This role can be based at either Petts Wood or Bexleyheath

Experience: Experience within a Legal Department is essential; experience in Private Practice is desirable.

Main Tasks/Accountabilities

• Make & receive telephone calls, including arranging appointments, contacting third parties, taking payments, and providing updates in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
• Open, close, and archive electronic files.
• Generate and send out invoices.
• Prepare letters and documents accurately and carefully with supervision.
• Record time spent on a matter using the electronic case management system.
• Diaries key dates through the electronic case management system.
• Ensure electronic files are well organized.
• Undertake administrative tasks such as scanning and photocopying.
• Answer external incoming calls as part of the telephone rota.
• Comply with all office procedure requirements.
• Any Other Duties As Required.

Essential Skills/Abilities

• High standard of verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Team player.
• Strong IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Confident communicator.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice