Private Client Legal Assistant

Thepmlawgroup; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious law firm in the UK as a Private Client Legal Assistant. In this role, you will provide vital administration support, ensuring high standards of client service. This position offers an opportunity for professional development within a supportive and inclusive environment, coupled with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days + Bank Holidays.

Industry leading training.

Pension Scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Annual Summer and Christmas Parties.

Award Events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in admin or client care role.
• Ability to work to deadlines and pay attention to detail.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administration assistance to the legal team.
• Communicate with clients and process documentation.
• Log correspondence and complete tasks on the case management system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client care

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

LLB Degree

Tools

Case Management System

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking to join an employer that is forward thinking, innovative and that can offer you endless opportunities for you to progress and develop?

The PM Law Group operate on a national basis offering an array of legal services. Our roots were established over 30 years ago. This means that we have decades of experience in our respective fields.

Join our prestigious law firm where excellence meets opportunity. We pride ourselves on delivering unparalleled legal services with a focus on integrity, innovation, and client satisfaction. With a team of seasoned professionals and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, we strive to empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, we are a modern business who can help individuals across England and Wales to move house. Our technological expertise means we can deal with clients locally or at a distance whilst still providing that ever-important human touch.

Across the business, we foster a culture of inclusivity and champion personal development so that each employee has opportunities to shine and flourish, and we want you to be a part of it.

As our new Private Client Legal Assistant, you will provide general administration assistance as part of the Client Facing Legal Team delivering the highest level of customer service to clients at all times.

Role Responsibilities

• Communicating with clients over the telephone, by email and in face-to-face meetings and with other solicitors and professional organisations as part of the Legal Team providing the highest level of customer service to clients at all times.
• Carrying out Solicitor and Client Due diligence.
• Requesting Documentation fundamental to the transaction.
• Ensuring documents are returned by client’s and work providers, chasing them if required and progressing Transactions.
• Logging correspondence to the correct files / matters.
• Entering data in to the correct fields in the case management system from correspondence received.
• Logging and completing tasks on the case management system.
• Performing general administration tasks, including answering telephones.
• To assist with the smooth running of private client and probate matters as directed.
• Liaising with accounting staff in respect of related queries, invoicing, recording payments & receipts.
• To prepare correspondence through digital dictation and copy typing;
• To retrieve outsourced typing, collate and finalise correspondence for issuing and saving into the case management system;
• To be a role model for those around you in both file management, actions and behaviour.
• To ensure individual compliance with all policies and procedures at all times .
• To attend and contribute in team meetings.
• To report directly to the Private Client Team Managers on all above aspects.
• The role will be based in the Private Client department. This role will be based in Reading reporting to the Department Head and in due course any Team Leader which may be in place.
• You may be required to perform any other duties and to work in any other areas as requested by the Company if necessary, which may include other offices and those of clients.

What we need from you

• Has the ability to work to deadlines.
• Can pay real attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads.
• Willingness to adhere to and surpass set targets.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent telephone manner, Client care and enthusiasm.
• Must be able to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) of working in an admin role.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience (but all levels considered including more senior) of working in a client care/customer service environment.
• LLB Degree with a keen interest in building a career within Private Client.
• Understanding of e-mail systems, portals and other IT as appropriate.
• Good standard of spoken and written English required.
• Competent use of MS Office required.
• Use of Case Management System.

What we offer you

Our offices are designed to be a high quality and pleasant working environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm or 8.30am – 5.00pm.
• Competitive starting salary DOE.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement – 25 days per year + Bank Holidays.
• Additional Annual Leave entitlement for long service.
• Industry leading training.
• Opportunities for you to progress and develop further in line with our expansion strategy.
• Pension Scheme.
• Lucrative ‘Refer a friend scheme’.
• Free Costco Card.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual Summer and Christmas Parties.
• Award Events.

At the PM Law Group, we offer more than just a job – we offer a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and

collaborative environment. We believe in investing in our employees and supporting their career development through training, mentorship, and advancement opportunities. Join us and be part of a firm that values diversity, equality, and inclusion, and is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients and our community.

If this role isn’t for you, check out all of our current vacancies online today through our group website: Careers – PM Law Group (thepmlawgroup.co.uk)

We’re always looking for new people to join the Group who represent our values and want to take advantage of our experienced and award-winning training programs. If you don’t see a role that complements your experience, you can always submit a speculative CV!

The PM Law Group are an equal opportunities employer.

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