Legal Assistant - Private Client

Talk Staff Group Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Limited client seeks a Legal Assistant in Burton upon Trent to provide secretarial support and assist expert legal personnel within a friendly team. You will handle audio typing, drafting documents, and client communications while maintaining organised files and diaries.

Responsibilities include preparing court bundles, opening/closing client files, and covering reception when needed. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with 1 hour lunch.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Legal Sector as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience in a Private Client Department.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents.
• Completing forms and drafting documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles.
• Opening & closing of client files.
• Running & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures.
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, by phone and email, answering queries and making appointments.
• Handling initial client enquiries.
• Arranging appointments & managing fee earners' diaries.
• Attending team meetings as required.
• Covering reception as required.

Skills

Legal sector experience

Private client knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Case Management Systems

Job description

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant based in Burton on Trent. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced assistant to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Legal Assistant
• Experience of working within a Private Client Department
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
• Completing forms and drafting documents
• Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
• Opening & closing of client files
• Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
• Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
• Handling initial client enquiries
• Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
• Attending team meetings as required
• Covering reception as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch