Family Department Assistant
£21,000 - £24,000
Sheffield
Full-Time, Permanent
(Part time would be considered)
Who we are:
CRA Consulting are a specialist legal recruiter, operating across the UK. CRA works in partnership with reputable law firms with either local, regional, national or international presence. We recruit at all levels from board, director and partnership level through to support staff.
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About the business:
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a niche and professional Law Firm for a family department assistant to join their support team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly team, with offices based in a suburban location with access to a staff car park.
This role is part of a well-established team, with a good work cultural and strong working relationships.
If successful, you will perform the following role as a Family Department Assistant:
Our client is seeking to recruit two Assistants to join their busy team. The successful applicants will have a background of working in the legal system and have excellent client management and administration skills. Prior experience working in a Family department would be preferable, but not essential, as training will be provided.
The job description for this role includes:
- Dealing with client queries in person and by telephone;
- Audio typing via the digital dictation system;
- Preparation of correspondence, court documents and invoices;
- Filing, photocopying and opening/closing client files in a timely manner;
- Maintaining and coordinating diaries and diary notes and reporting on these as necessary
To apply, you will be required to meet the following criteria:
- 12 months experience working in a similar environment as a secretary or assistant (essential)
- A strong standard of education
- Good administrative skills
How to apply:
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Additional Information:
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
This Family Department Assistant vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.