Our Client a leading Law firm based in York have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their busy Private Client team.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience or a law graduate looking for their next role.
Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £22,750-25,000 depending on experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting Legal Advisers within the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider team projects.
- Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone.
- Giving estimates of costs to new clients.
- Opening of files on firm's case management system (Proclaim) and day-to-day maintenance.
- Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation.
- Copy typing of correspondence and documents, amending and formatting complex documents.
- Communicate with clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Draft correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Perform general administrative duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling mail.
Person specification
- Excellent typing and MS office skills
- Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law
- An interest in the legal environment
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills
- Confident dealing with clients
- Strong team player and enthusiastic
If this sounds like it's the one for you don't hesitate in applying.