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Legal Support Assistant
3 months ago
Why Porter Dodson?nPorter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.
We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love.Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.
What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture.Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work.
Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.
The RolenWe have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Support Assistant to join our well-respected Commercial Property team in our Yeovil office.
This varied and interesting role is to provide effective and proactive assistance to all aligned fee earning staff to support daily client and business responsibilities.
The role will entail the following:
nProactive support with matter management for the team.nAccurate and prompt time recording of all billable time.nPrepare draft bills for legal advisor approval (as required).nReview of weekly pipeline reports and identify actions required to prevent matters becoming dormant.nFile opening, closure and archiving.nFirst point of contact for clients and third parties.nTransactional administrative support.nProactive fee earner diary management.nLiaison with accounts to ensure matter hygiene, including lock up, WIP, client balances, bills, payments etc.nFiling, storage and correct labelling of correspondence and documents on the 'Peppermint' file, ensuring compliance with the firm's 'paperlite' policy.nTeam specialist support with systems / processes, including data rooms, DocuSign and Adobe Pro.nDocument formatting and proof reading.nLiaison with central support departments to proactively prevent and resolve problems on lawyers' behalf, taking ownership of the issue and following up where appropriate.nOwnership of and active participation in regular team and departmental meetings.nWork closely with the Marketing team with departmental event organising/event management.nUndertake any additional duties which from time to time may be requested.
About YounWorking closely with the fee earners across the business, this role would best suit someone who is proactive and enthusiastic with great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels.
The successful candidate will be someone who takes pride in their work, has a keen eye for detail and has excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
Ideally you will have experience in a legal environment providing support to fee earners, but training can be given and we welcome applications from those who feel they meet the skills and behaviour requirements.
The BenefitsnIn addition to a competitive salary, you will receive:nFlexible Workingn25 days holiday, in addition to plus bank holidaysnExtra day of holiday for your birthdaynPrivate HealthcarenPension Scheme(s)nLife AssurancenEye TestsnFlu JabsnCorporate Gym Membership DiscountsnDiscounted legal supportnOpportunities to get involved with charity fundraising, sports teams and office socials