Private Client Legal Assistant

Davisons Law; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Birmingham is seeking a Private Client Legal Assistant to provide support to the Private Client Department. Responsibilities include assisting solicitors, managing client files, and liaising with clients both on the telephone and in person. Candidates must have experience within a Private Client department, demonstrate initiative, and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Option to buy or sell annual leave

Professional Subscriptions paid

Additional holiday days during Christmas

Incentives schemes and referral rewards

Birthday off

Birthday gift voucher

Paycare Health Cash Scheme

Discounted legal fees

Social events

Dress down day last Friday of the month

Annual Christmas company celebration

Localised office events

Qualifications

• Experience in a Private Client department is essential.
• Demonstrates initiative and can work without dictation.
• High speed and accuracy in work execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Private Client Solicitors.
• Prepare correspondence using the case management system.
• Liaise with clients by phone and in person.

Skills

Experience in Private Client department

Initiative

Speed and accuracy

Good telephone manner

Organisational skills

Audio Typing experience

Understanding of confidentiality

Job description

When you join the team with Davisons Law as a Private Client Legal Assistant, you will provide effective support to our Private Client Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to our Private Client Solicitors to enable them to operate efficiently.
• Prepare correspondence using our case management system.
• Liaise with clients both on the telephone and in person.
• Administer filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files.
• Ensure that correct procedures relating to the storage and sending out of clients deeds and documents are followed at all times.
• Provide support and guidance to other assistants as required and at all times work as a team player.

Qualifications

• Have experience and knowledge of working within a Private Client department.
• Demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake searches, ID checks and other work on files without dictation.
• Possess high levels of speed and accuracy.
• Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person.
• Be highly organised, methodical, and adaptable.
• Have some experience in using Audio Typing.
• Have an understanding of the concept of confidentiality and how to deal with confidential information.
• Undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.

About Davisons Law

Davisons Law is a leading law firm with a strong presence in Private Client law. The firm is known for its client-focused approach, high-quality legal services, and investment in our Team's personal and career development. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Legal Assistant to join a supportive team.

Working with Davisons Law is more than just a job. We give all our employees the opportunity to develop and shape their futures with us. Employees at Davisons Law can take control of their own career by following our Leadership or Technical career path.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus access to a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Option to buy or sell 3 days of your annual leave.
• Professional Subscriptions paid.
• Additional holiday days during our Christmas shutdown so that you can enjoy time with your friends and family.
• Incentives schemes and referral rewards.
• Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
• Birthday gift voucher.
• Paycare Health Cash Scheme.
• Discounted legal fees.
• You will also be able to join your colleagues at Davisons Law social events.
• Dress down & treat day on the last Friday of each month.
• Annual Christmas company celebration.
• Localised office events.

Equal Opportunity

Davisons Law is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.