Legal Assistant

2 days ago

Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom Kenlinks Recruitment Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year


Job Description:

We are seeking a
proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Fee Earner to join our
legal team. The ideal candidate will provide support to our solicitors
while also handling their own caseload, depending on experience. This
dual role requires excellent organisational skills, legal knowledge, and
the ability to deliver high-quality service to clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Case Management: Assist solicitors in
    managing files, including document preparation, case tracking, and
    filing. You will also manage a small caseload of lower-value or routine
    cases as appropriate.
  • Document Preparation: Draft and
    prepare legal documents, including contracts, correspondence, pleadings,
    and reports, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Client Communication: Act as a key
    point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, answering
    queries, and gathering information to progress cases.
  • Research: Conduct legal research to
    support case preparation, including researching relevant laws,
    regulations, and case precedents.
  • Court Filings: Prepare and file legal
    documents with courts and other legal bodies, ensuring all submissions
    are completed on time.
  • Billing and Fee Management: Assist in
    billing processes, manage time entries, and ensure accurate recording of
    chargeable hours for cases.
  • Administrative Support: Perform
    general administrative duties, including managing solicitor schedules,
    booking meetings, and maintaining organised case files.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Fee Earner within a law firm, ideally with exposure to managing your own caseload.
  • Understanding of legal procedures and relevant legal documentation.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy in all work.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Paralegal certification or legal assistant training is a plus.
  • Experience in a specific area of law, such as personal injury, conveyancing, family law, or litigation.

Schedule:

  • Full-time, office-based position with opportunities for professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for
someone looking to grow in the legal field by gaining hands-on
experience and taking on a small caseload in a dynamic, client-focused
legal environment.

Job Type:

Permanent



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