Legal Assistant - The role may lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate

TMJ Legal Services; Wingate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional firm of solicitors in Wingate is seeking a highly organised Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the conveyancing and private client departments. The role offers a chance for progression to a training contract for suitable candidates. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and at least one year of experience in a law firm are essential. The environment values teamwork and a proactive approach to tasks, making it an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual.

Qualifications

• One year's practical experience of working within a law firm essential.
• Conveyancing and/or private client experience preferred but not essential.
• Digital dictation and audio typing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Answer and make phone calls and manage email communications.
• Schedule appointments and manage diaries.
• Assist with billing, time recording, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.

Skills

Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Organised and methodical approach with attention to detail

Polite and cheerful attitude

Job description

About the Role

An opportunity for a highly organised Legal Assistant to join our team at the firm’s Wingate office. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the conveyancing and private client departments. The role could potentially lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit environment and values variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence and legal documents and keep accurate and up to date records on the firm’s case management system.
• Answer and make phone calls and manage email communications.
• Schedule appointments and manage diaries.
• Assist with billing, time recording, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.

Person requirements

• One year’s practical experience of working within a law firm essential.
• Conveyancing and/or private client experience preferred but not essential.
• Digital dictation and audio typing experience preferred.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Professional verbal and written communication skills providing a customer focused, quality service at all times.
• An organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients and visitors.

Company information

We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.

Application information

Email CV and cover letter to [e-mail] or by post to Helen Oakley, TMJ Legal Services, Foster House, 99 Raby Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8DT.