Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Shefford, United Kingdom Pathfinder Legal Services Ltd Full time

Location - Shefford

Contract Type - Full Time (37 hours), Permanent

Salary between £24,515.00 - £28,183.00 DOE

**MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES**:
**Office Support**
- Provide a high quality support service to lawyers.
- Assist in the delivery and development of the service, using IT systems to produce correspondence, forms, court documents, maps and plans, and other documentation as required.
- Produce accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date legal documentation and court bundles to tight deadlines for use in court hearings and/or other legal processes.
- Actively assist with progression of legal casework through administrative tasks, by monitoring files, creating reminders and initiating documentation as directed by fee-earners.
- Manage any problems/situations which may arise, seeking assistance from colleagues when necessary.
- Ensure an accurate, confidential and effective service by maintaining up-to-date filing systems (electronic), and security of information in accordance with the policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
- Ensure accurate input of data particularly in the task of client/matter opening and archiving and indexing of deeds and documents, ensuring that all records are kept up-to-date.
- Actively contribute to and participate in the firm’s retention of the Lexcel quality standard of legal practice management.
- Prepare documents for and maintain the shareholder Council's Sealing Register.

**Team Support**
- Co-ordinate diary management to ensure meetings are properly arranged and information recorded and distributed.
- Take and produce minutes of meetings when required.
- Contribute to the development of the service.
- Participate in team/service meetings.
- Support the induction, supervision and learning of others as required.
- Provide assistance and support to colleagues in relation to IT and other electronic equipment.
- Maintain and administer the Case Management System and associated databases as required.
- Work with colleagues to monitor work received and allocate appropriately.

**Role Specific**
- Ensure understanding of core business of Pathfinder Legal Services Limited
- Develop a sound knowledge of legal practice and terminology
- Recognise the need to work flexibly at all times and not be constrained by individual team member roles.
- Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as required to assist the delivery of services.
- Support the Principal Legal Assistant in other appropriate tasks as instructed.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with initiative, a proactive approach to problem solving and a real commitment to the job. In return for this we can offer you an excellent benefits package alongside a flexible, modern working environment equipped with the technology needed to enable you to balance the pressures of a busy role.

Pathfinder Legal Benefits
- Local Government Pensions Scheme - considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates.
- Flexible working arrangements - we offer flexible hours and remote working with the aim to give everyone a balanced work / life ratio.
- Family Friendly policies including excellent Maternity, Paternity and Adoption entitlements.
- A generous minimum annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus public holidays. With the option to purchase more annual leave

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £24,515.00-£28,183.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/08/2023

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