Personal Assistant - Mental Health / Court of Protection

Staff Power Group; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal support service provider in the North East of England is seeking a candidate to provide administrative support to legal professionals. The role involves managing client correspondence, diary management, and preparing legal documents. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational skills and an attention to detail. The position offers hybrid working options and a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme and health programs.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Generous company pension

Additional and bereavement leave

Paid volunteer time

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Health & wellbeing programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount and mentoring initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal professionals, including file management and client correspondence.
• Oversee diary management, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination.
• Communicate professionally with clients and external parties.
• Prepare legal bundles and maintain organised document systems.
• Support billing and time recording processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to legal professionals, including file management and client correspondence
• Oversee diary management, appointment scheduling, and meeting coordination (in-person and remote)
• Communicate professionally with clients and external parties
• Prepare legal bundles using electronic tools and maintain organised document systems
• Support billing and time recording processes, ensuring compliance with legal standards
• Collaborate with a wider team to maintain a supportive working environment

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Confident written and verbal communication style
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous, but not essential

Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working options
• Generous company pension
• Additional and bereavement leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Enhanced maternity/paternity policies
• Health & wellbeing and financial planning programmes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount and mentoring initiatives