Legal Assistant

Recruitment Solutions South East Ltd; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Legal Assistant in Tunbridge Wells. This role is ideal for those with prior legal or medical secretary experience, offering flexible hours and hybrid working options. Key responsibilities include document management, typing legal documents, and supporting Fee Earners. Qualifications include a good standard of education in English and relevant secretary training.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Flexible hours

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal or medical secretary is preferred.
• Strong interest in legal matters and understanding confidentiality is essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth flow of documents and correspondence.
• Type legal documents from notes or dictation.
• Manage Fee Earners' diaries and support other secretaries.

Skills

IT skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Education

Good standard of general education, particularly in English

Training as a legal secretary or relevant qualification

Tools

Practice Management Systems

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Court of Protection Legal Assistant (Flexible, Hybrid Working)

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Hybrid Working Available

Are you an experienced legal or medical secretary looking for a new and exciting opportunity?

We are a modern, forward-thinking law firm in Tunbridge Wells, seeking a Court of Protection Legal Assistant to join our team. This is an ideal role for individuals with prior legal or medical secretary experience, with hybrid working options, competitive salary, and flexible hours available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the department.
• Type legal documents from handwritten notes or digital dictation.
• Scan, email, and fax correspondence and documents as required.
• Manage files including opening and closing files and filing relevant documents.
• Prepare photocopies, including trial bundles.
• Handle routine phone calls, new enquiries, and messages.
• Manage Fee Earners' diaries, organizing internal and external meetings.
• Provide support to other secretaries within the department or across the firm, covering workload during busy periods or when fee earners are absent.
• Undertake any reasonable duties as assigned.

Specialist Skills:

• Excellent IT skills, especially Word (knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel is beneficial).
• Experience with Practice Management Systems is a plus.
• Strong telephone skills and customer service.

Personal Skills:

• Strong interest in legal matters and understanding of confidentiality.
• Well-organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills, both spoken and written, with a strong grasp of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Good social skills, including tact, patience, and persuasiveness.
• Smart appearance.

Qualifications:

• Good standard of general education, particularly in English.
• Numerate and literate.
• Word processing skills or relevant qualifications.
• Training as a legal secretary or a relevant qualification is highly desirable.

Why Join Us:

• Hybrid working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive salary and flexible hours.
• A supportive and modern working environment.