Private Client Legal Assistant

Thblegal; Shoeburyness; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Thblegal is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the private client team on a permanent, full-time basis in Shoeburyness. The role offers varied duties and training where needed, within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will be able to manage multiple tasks under pressure, with strong communication and client-care skills. Experience in private client matters is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of private client matters desirable but not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Daily scanning of post.
• General administrative tasks including filing and photocopying.
• Part secretarial support to fee-earning staff.
• Working on own initiative under fee-earners' supervision.
• Carrying out ongoing tasks as overseen by fee-earners including drafting day-to-day correspondence.
• Diary maintenance and setting and monitoring own diary notes.
• Managing administration processes for monies payable to or received from clients, suppliers and others.
• Maintaining and updating data using database applications.
• Answering the telephone and liaising with clients and other professional organisations.
• Adherence to office policies and procedures as set out in the office manual.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Diary management

Client liaison

Office administration

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a Legal Assistance, to join the private client team on a permanent, full time basis.

The role is varied and would suit someone who enjoys a challenge and working as part of a team. Please find below a description of some general duties:-

• Daily scanning of post
• General administrative tasks including filing and photocopying
• Part secretarial support to fee-earning staff
• Working on own initiative under fee-earners' supervision (as appropriate)
• Carrying out on-going tasks as overseen by fee-earners (as appropriate) including drafting day to day correspondence
• Diary maintenance and setting and monitoring own diary notes
• Dealing with the administration processes for monies either payable to or received from clients, suppliers and any other relevant organisations or individuals
• Managing, organising, and updating relevant data using database applications
• Answering the telephone, liaising with clients and other professional organisations
• Adherence to office policies and procedures as set out in the office manual

Will need to be able to manage multiple tasks when working under pressure, whilst maintaining quality. Good communication and interpersonal skills in the context of client care are essential for this position and we are looking for someone who has a positive manner in dealing with clients and colleagues. Experience of private client matters are desirable but not essential as full training will be provided.

Vacancy Information:

Location: Shoebury

Job Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full time