Private Client Legal Assistant — Proactive Support & Diary

HCR Law; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave (plus publichols)

Happy People / Perks at Work benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

HCR in Cheltenham seeks a proactive, highly organised Legal Support Assistant to support the Private Client Team. Based in our Cheltenham Office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in-depth business support to Partners and fee earners.

You will manage file openings, act as the first point of contact for clients and admin needs, assist with financial transactions, draft letters and documents, type audio and word-processed content, and manage diaries for fee earners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal or professional services environment is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Experience with case management systems desirable.
• Experience in a client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the file opening process for the team.
• Be the first point of contact for clients and for administrative and business support needs.
• Assist with the preparation of financial transactions.
• Draft and format letters, documents and forms; prepare correspondence via audio typing and word processing.
• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Administration

Client facing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Teams

Zoom

Job description

HCR in Cheltenham seeks a proactive, highly organised Legal Support Assistant to support the Private Client Team. Based in our Cheltenham Office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide in-depth business support to Partners and fee earners.

You will manage file openings, act as the first point of contact for clients and admin needs, assist with financial transactions, draft letters and documents, type audio and word-processed content, and manage diaries for fee earners.