Legal Pa

PA / Paralegal - Wareham - £25K - £28k+
Our fantastic client with a reputation for excellent client care and legal advice is seeking a Paralegal Legal PA for their Private Client Department in Wareham.
This role is ideally suited to someone with experience of Private Client work, experience of Private Client Fee earning is a distinct advantage. This role is working directly for the HOD.
**Duties**:

- Audio typing and word processing
- Production of accurate, timely and professionally presented documentation
- Client communication via the telephone, accurately recording messages and providing assistance where possible
- Effective diary management
- Ensure efficient upkeep of all databases, records, filing systems, opening and closing of files
- Assist other departments as directed
- To ensure conducive working relationships with clients, colleagues and other associated third parties
- Ensure positive representation of the firm at all times
- To undertake training as directed
- Comply with policies and procedures as set down by the Firm
- Any additional duties that may reasonably be required.
Key skills required to be successful in the role are:

- Appropriate competency level of knowledge and experience in the relevant area(s) of law
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Fast and accurate Audio typing skills (in excess of 60 wpm)
- Microsoft Office skills (Word and Excel as required for the role)
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise effectively
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- A high degree of diplomacy and confidentiality in respect of clients and clients matters.
On offer is a competitive salary, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 35 hour week, pension, death in service and flexi-time (on a need basis).
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.