Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary

Additional Resources Ltd; Northwich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Pension scheme

Christmas office closure

Paid sick leave

Full-time or part-time working

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a family law, private client and property law focused firm. You will provide secretarial and administrative support to solicitors handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters, with a strong emphasis on client care.

This permanent role can be full-time or part-time, offering a salary of £23,000 to £26,000 plus benefits. Responsibilities include audio typing, document preparation, file management, and diary coordination

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally gained within a law firm.
• Experience in a Private Client department dealing with Wills, Trusts and Probate is desirable but not essential.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries and maintain accurate records.
• Computer literacy and experience using word-processing software.
• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• A reliable approach to work and a commitment to providing a good standard of client service.

Responsibilities

• Producing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing.
• Preparing documents, forms and statements relating to client matters.
• Maintaining client files, including filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval.
• Organising appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and monitoring upcoming tasks.
• Preparing outgoing post and arranging document copying.
• Updating client information on the firms computer systems.
• Amending standard documents and precedents when instructed.
• Passing on messages, emails and other correspondence promptly and accurately.

Skills

Audio typing

Diary management

Word processing

Professional communication

Client service

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a law firm specialising in family law, private client matters and property law, with a focus on legal expertise and client care.

As a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary, you will provide secretarial and administrative assistance to solicitors handling Wills, Trusts and Probate matters.

This permanent role can be either full-time or part-time offering salary range of £23,000 - £26,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Producing correspondence and legal documents using audio typing and word processing.
• Preparing documents, forms and statements relating to client matters.
• Maintaining client files, including filing, opening, closing, storage and retrieval.
• Organising appointments and meetings, maintaining diaries and monitoring upcoming tasks.
• Preparing outgoing post and arranging document copying.
• Updating client information on the firms computer systems.
• Amending standard documents and precedents when instructed.
• Passing on messages, emails and other correspondence promptly and accurately.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally gained within a law firm.
• Experience in a Private Client department dealing with Wills, Trusts and Probate is desirable but not essential.
• Good organisational skills, including the ability to manage diaries and maintain accurate records.
• Computer literacy and experience using word-processing software.
• A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• A reliable approach to work and a commitment to providing a good standard of client service.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, Legal clerk, Private Client Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Private Client Legal Assistant, Private Client Assistant or in a similar role.

Whats on offer

• Competitive Salary.
• Pension scheme.
• Christmas office closure.
• Paid sick leave, subject to eligibility.
• Full-time or part-time working arrangements.
• Annual leave, with additional entitlement linked to length of service.
• An additional birthday day off after the qualifying service period.

This is a great opportunity for a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to develop their experience and further enhance their career.

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