legal support assistant

2 weeks ago

Stamford Hill, Greater London, United Kingdom Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management Full time £15,000 - £20,000 per year

Legal Support Assistant - Stamford, Lincolnshire

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Scanning of daily incoming post and photocopying as directed by the Team Leader.
  • Closing files using the standard office procedure.
  • Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
  • Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
  • Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery.
  • Project work including: ensuring our wills, deeds and file storage is maintained and kept tidy and in order and retrieving wills, deeds and files as required.
  • Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
  • Any other ad-hoc duties.

  • Generally assist reception staff as required:

  • In providing reception cover as necessary including providing holiday cover,

  • in organising refreshments for meetings,
  • in collecting, opening and distributing Royal Mail post,
  • In delivering/collecting by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses,
  • In franking outgoing mail,
  • Answering calls
  • Greeting clients

Location:
Stamford

Department:
Document Production Team

Salary:
National Minimum/Living Wage

Hours of Work:
9.00 am pm. Monday - Friday hrs per week)

Essential
Person Specification:
Desirable
Qualifications
5 x GCSE Passes at C grade or above

Law Degree

Knowledge
Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Previous experience within a Legal Practice

Use of case management systems

Skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

A keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Structured and organised.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Competencies
Proactive and organised.

Attributes
Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the business

Team player.

Why work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK's oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement - many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits
Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

  • Generous holiday entitlements
  • Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees
  • Income protection
  • Life assurance at 3 x salary
  • Salary exchange pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme

APPLY NOW

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