Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Birchall Blackburn Law Full time

The Role

Key responsibilities

  • All aspects of day to day general file management and administration duties including maintenance of the client database, opening case files, file maintenance and archiving, processing/filing/preparing letters and reports
  • Preparation of documents and letters including dictation
  • Maintaining diaries, scheduling meetings and direct contact with clients
  • Attending meetings with clients and on occasions professional experts/court
  • Billing and recovery of fees where necessary
  • Participating in marketing activities, including taking notes and producing documents

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a legal environment, ideally with experience in family law and/or academic qualifications in law
  • Good administration, organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise workload effectively and work to deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional and friendly telephone manner
  • Good IT skills, including Word, Excel and case management software
  • Team player who is also able to work under own initiative without close supervision
  • Strong attention to detail

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Family Legal Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Reference ID: 30PRE
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