Legal Assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Private Client Legal Assistant
Permanent, Full Time

£30,000 - £33,000, Hybrid

9am - 5:30pm

City of London

Are you an initiative-taking, detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional support in a legal environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a well-established legal firm, is seeking a dedicated Private Client Team Assistant to join their thriving Private Client/Probate Department.

Why work for this company?

• Generous Holiday Allowance: Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after five years of service, plus bank and public holidays!


• Season Ticket Loan: Available after your first six months to help with commuting costs.


• Free Property Transaction: One free conveyance/remortgage/similar property transaction of your home every three years.


• Health and Wellbeing Benefits: Access to group health insurance after six months and an Employee Assistance Programme.


• Death in Service Benefit: Provided by Canada Life for eligible staff members.


• Workplace Pension Scheme: Enrolment after your first three months for those who meet the criteria.

Duties:

• Provide administrative and paralegal support to partners, solicitors, and trainees.


• Assist in setting up and managing client files while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.


• Prepare correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing.


• Handle phone calls, emails, and client enquiries with professionalism and courtesy.


• Maintain the firm's document management system, ensuring all files are up to date and compliant.

Requirements:

• Training in secretarial practise and/or as a Probate Executive.


• Previous experience as a legal team assistant or similar position within a solicitor's firm, particularly in a private client/probate department.


• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and typing.


• A commitment to teamwork, self-management, and a high degree of initiative.

If you are excited about this opportunity and ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for our client's team.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients! Apply today and embark on a fulfilling journey with a supportive and dynamic legal team.

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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