Legal Assistant - Private Client Department

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Essex is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Private Client Department in Chelmsford. The role involves assisting with administrative tasks, managing individual files, and providing excellent client care. Suitable candidates will possess strong communication skills and a flexible attitude. The firm offers competitive salary, life assurance, and additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Income Protection

Health cash plan with discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Off-site free car parking

25 days holiday

Monthly staff lottery

Qualifications

• Ability to build effective relationships with people internally and externally.
• Demonstrated professionalism and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Logging Wills in accordance with the Firm’s procedures.
• Managing general filing – both paper and electronic.
• Answering the telephone and booking client appointments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude

Job description

Job Purpose:

We have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client Department in the Chelmsford office. As a key member of the team, you will be required to assist with supporting all of the team to include general administrative tasks in relation to individual file management and taking calls for new enquiries for the Department.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within a team with a reputation for providing excellent client care. The role is office based within our modern, first-class office.

As a leading law firm in Essex, Gepp Solicitors can trace its roots back to 1768 and is a well-known name in the area. With a rating of 4.9/5.0 on Review Solicitors and over 1,400 reviews to back this up, the firm is one with a great reputation.

Responsibilities and Duties:
• Logging Wills away in accordance with the Firm’s procedures
• General filing – paper and electronic
• Supporting the team with general administrative duties
• Answering the telephone, booking client appointments and obtaining copies of relevant documents required for new meetings
• Organising documentation in readiness for meetings
• Undertaking specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• Maintaining a high level of professionalism and ensuring client matters and information are kept confidential

Personal Specification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build effective and trusting relations with people internally and externally to the firm
• Flexible, adaptable and positive attitude to work

Salary and Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Income Protection
• Health cash plan, which includes discounted gym membership and many other offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Off-site free car parking
• 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays
• Monthly staff lottery

We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and any other protected characteristic, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.