Private Client Legal Assistant | Director Support

Confidential; Clitheroe; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Direct support to a senior Director

Permanent position

Opportunities to develop PrivateClient

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Confidential in Clitheroe (Lancashire) is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary to support a senior fee-earning Director within a busy Private Client department. You will handle comprehensive legal, administrative and secretarial duties, coordinate client matters, manage files and diaries, and assist with Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney work.

A career in legal support is envisaged for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial, legal assistant or paralegal role.
• Experience within Private Client Law advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and other standard office applications.
• Professional, approachable manner and strong commitment to client care.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and support colleagues within a busy legal environment.

Responsabilités

• Preparing correspondence, legal documents and client care documentation.
• Opening, maintaining and organising client files.
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments and coordinating client meetings.
• Handling telephone calls, emails and routine client enquiries professionally.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents relating to Wills, Probate, Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Supporting file management, key date monitoring and the progression of client matters.
• Liaising with clients, colleagues and external contacts to obtain information and documentation.
• Undertaking appropriate paralegal and legal administrative tasks under the supervision of the Director.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Connaissances

Legal secretarial experience

Paralegal experience

Client care

Organisational skills

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

Confidential in Clitheroe (Lancashire) is seeking an experienced Private Client Legal Assistant / Secretary to support a senior fee-earning Director within a busy Private Client department. You will handle comprehensive legal, administrative and secretarial duties, coordinate client matters, manage files and diaries, and assist with Wills, Probate and Power of Attorney work.

A career in legal support is envisaged for the right candidate.