Private Client Legal Assistant with previous experience in the legal sector and a passion for law, who has strong communication, organisational and client care skills is required for the Wills, Probate and Estate Administration Department of a well-established legal practice based in Clevedon, Somerset, South West England.
SALARY: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Clevedon, Somerset (BS21) - 100% Office based
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am - 5.15pm (some Saturdays 9am - 1pm to cover annual leave when required up to 4 times a year)
KEY REQUIREMENT: Candidates MUST have a full, clean driving licence and own car
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Private Client Legal Assistantwith previous experience in the legal sector and a passion for law, who has strong communication, organisational and client care skills.
Working as the Private Client Legal Assistant you will be integral to the success of the business, providing Lawyers with essential and pro-active support.
As the Private Client Legal Assistant you will benefit from working alongside an experienced Partner and a friendly and supportive team where each individual is encouraged to strive to fulfil their individual professional development goals, within a firm who puts their clients at the heart of what they do.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties as a Private Client Legal Assistantwill include:
- Drafting of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Assisting the line manager by being an additional point of contact for clients
- Managing the day to day running of Estate Administration matters
- Undertaking certain elements of chargeable work under supervision as allocated by partners and other fee earners
- Dealing with chasing of clients and third parties
- Being the first point of contact for the department's initial enquiries over the telephone and face to face and provide costs information to the client
- Opening electronic files following receipt of instructions from client. The practice is in the process of working towards achieving a paperless office
- Assisting with maintaining electronic and physical files so they remain compliant and up to date
- Preparing correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm's and client documentation and information
- Opening and scanning in post for the office
- Maintaining adequate supplies and resources for the office
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Have a full, clean driving licence and own car
- Have recent knowledge and experience of working within a busy Wills and Probate department within the legal sector
- Have strong communication and client care skills to ensure clients receive an efficient, reliable and friendly service over the telephone, in written correspondence and face to face
- Demonstrate initiative and be flexible and proactive in support to the department and the wider office team
- Have strong organisational skills to manage own workload whilst managing the line manager's diary
- Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent typing skills
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Be a team player but also be able to work autonomously
- Be passionate about law and have a strong work ethic
- Be local to the Clevedon or surrounding areas
BENEFITS
- Quality training and supervision
- Career progression
- Monthly flexi time allowance
- Annual leave that increases based on length of service
- Competitive salary and annual salary reviews
- Great work-life balance and supportive culture
- Private medical insurance
- Annual flu vaccinations (optional)
- Corporate eye care scheme
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P12503
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