Legal Assistant / Fee Earner (AKS)

Kenlinks Recruitment; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Fee Earner to support solicitors while managing their own caseload. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational abilities, legal expertise, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include case management, document preparation, client communication, and legal research. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Fee Earner.
• Understanding of legal procedures and relevant documentation.
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors in managing files and case preparation.
• Draft and prepare legal documents accurately.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates and answering queries.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts.
• Assist in billing processes and manage time entries.
• Perform general administrative duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Legal knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certification or legal assistant training

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

About the job Legal Assistant / Fee Earner (AKS)

Job Description:

We are seeking aproactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Fee Earner to join ourlegal team. The ideal candidate will provide support to our solicitorswhile also handling their own caseload, depending on experience. Thisdual role requires excellent organisational skills, legal knowledge, andthe ability to deliver high-quality service to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Assist solicitors inmanaging files, including document preparation, case tracking, andfiling. You will also manage a small caseload of lower-value or routinecases as appropriate.
• Document Preparation: Draft andprepare legal documents, including contracts, correspondence, pleadings,and reports, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Client Communication: Act as a keypoint of contact for clients, providing regular updates, answeringqueries, and gathering information to progress cases.
• Research: Conduct legal research tosupport case preparation, including researching relevant laws,regulations, and case precedents.
• Court Filings: Prepare and file legaldocuments with courts and other legal bodies, ensuring all submissionsare completed on time.
• Billing and Fee Management: Assist inbilling processes, manage time entries, and ensure accurate recording ofchargeable hours for cases.
• Administrative Support: Performgeneral administrative duties, including managing solicitor schedules,booking meetings, and maintaining organised case files.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Fee Earner within a law firm, ideally with exposure to managing your own caseload.
• Understanding of legal procedures and relevant legal documentation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or legal assistant training is a plus.
• Experience in a specific area of law, such as personal injury, conveyancing, family law, or litigation.

Schedule:

• Full-time, office-based position with opportunities for professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity forsomeone looking to grow in the legal field by gaining hands-onexperience and taking on a small caseload in a dynamic, client-focusedlegal environment.