Legal Assistant - Private Client

Talk Staff Group; Stafford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Talk Staff Group is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant in Burton on Trent to provide secretarial support and assist the legal team in a Private Client department. You will draft documents, manage files, and handle communications with clients and professionals to keep matters moving smoothly.

Key duties include audio and copy typing, filing, opening/closing client files, diary management, and assisting with court bundles. The role offers Monday–Friday 9am–5pm with £24,000–£27,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Legal Sector as a Legal Assistant.
• Experience in a Private Client Department.
• Knowledge of MS Office and Case Management Systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal sector experience

Private client department experience

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.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• 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

Within this position, you'll also be:

• 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

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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