Paralegal/Team Assistant - Private Client

Pertemps; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Cambridge is seeking a Paralegal / Team Assistant to join their Private Client team. The role involves managing client matters, supporting fee-earners, and handling administrative tasks. Candidates must have experience in a Private Client department and a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. The firm offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and various benefits including health insurance and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Birthday off plus voucher

Pension, life insurance and income protection

Health insurance and healthcare cash plan

Wellbeing support including Calm premium

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client department is essential.
• Good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is required.
• Proactive and self-motivated individual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with a range of client matters.
• Manage your own caseload of client work.
• Handle telephone enquiries and greet clients.
• Manage financial and administrative aspects of client matters.

Skills

Previous experience in a Private Client department

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organisational abilities

Time management abilities

Job description

I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm for a Paralegal / Team Assistant to join their Private Client team in Cambridge.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal with experience in Private Client work who is looking to further develop their skills in a supportive and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the team with a range of client matters
• Manage your own caseload of client work
• Meet and greet clients and handle telephone enquiries
• Take new enquiries from prospective clients
• Manage financial and administrative aspects of client matters
• Keep fee-earners updated on task progress
• Manage diaries and inboxes
• Coordinate electronic documents with external parties
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation
• Participate in networking and business development initiatives

Candidate requirements

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Private Client department
• Good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Personal qualities:

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated and personable
• Able to remain calm under pressure

What the firm offers

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Birthday off plus voucher
• Pension, life insurance and income protection
• Health insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Wellbeing support including Calm premium and a 24/7 helpline

Interested?

I would be happy to discuss this opportunity with candidates who are interested in taking the next step in their career.

Contact:
Hannah Stewart
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