Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Plymouth, Plymouth, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

Are you an organised and driven individual with a passion for the legal field? Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join their team. As a Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's day-to-day operations and providing administrative assistance to the line manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment.

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant

LOCATION: Plymouth

SALARY: 24, ,000 dependent on experience

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day - flexible start times

8:30/9:00 am - 5:00/5:30 pm

BENEFITS: Enjoy a Supportive Work Culture, Convenient Central Location, Comprehensive Training Program

THE COMPANY: A local law firm, established for nearly 200 years, covering a range of practice areas across the South West including Accident Compensation, Business Law, Conveyancing, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury & Wills & Probate. This company have a passion for their people; they believe in investing in their staff to help them reach their full potential.

THE ROLE: The Legal Assistant will provide legal support and assistance as and when required, working in partnership with the internal collections department and external solicitors, along with the wider team. There is also a solicitor's track course available to any candidates who have conveyancing experience with a desire to become a qualified solicitor.

Duties include:

Organising and prioritising the day's work to ensure a prompt start

Typing various documents from audio or copy typing as required

Liaising with clients and other parties in person and over the phone

Managing the line manager's diary and communicating appointments

Taking accurate messages and relaying them appropriately

  • Providing cover and supporting other departments as required
  • To provide refreshments for meetings with clients and to clear away afterwards.
  • Assisting with financial transactions and handling disbursements
  • Assisting fee earners in creating and updating precedent letters and documents
  • Acting as a witness on document signatures when needed
  • Following instructions and advice from the line manager accurately
  • Familiarising yourself with and adhering to the firm's procedures as outlined in the handbook

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working within a Legal firm, ideally with an understanding of conveyancing

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Able to manage and prioritise work load

A good working knowledge of MS Word, excel, outlook and windows software

TO APPLY: Please apply online, call our office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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