Private Client Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Eastbourne, United Kingdom Sussex HR Limited Full time

**PRIVATE CLIENT LEGAL ASSISTANT**

**SALARY: £20,000+ per annum depending on experience**

**Full Time - Must have Driving Licence and Car**

**Eastbourne East Sussex**

Our client, Quality Solicitors Barwells, part of the leading household name for legal services in the UK offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses in East Sussex, are looking to recruit a Private Client Legal Assistants in our Eastbournebranch.

The Legal Assistant will provide direct support to the Principal and report directly to them. The role may suit someone looking to take their first steps into a Legal position, however, would also suit someone with experience.
- Preparing correspondence and documents including audio-typing and word processing in accordance with Case Management systems as appropriate;
- Filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained on the Intranet;
- Preparing mail and enclosures for despatch;
- Arranging for all copying to be done;
- Making appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for his/her Principal;
- Preparing the Conference Room for meetings as necessary and for the tidying and clearance of the room at the end of the meeting;
- Providing refreshments when asked to do so;
- Providing support to other assistants as required;
- Providing guidance to junior assistants and temporary secretaries when required to do so;
- Attending clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care;
- Undertaking any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development;
- Securing the confidentiality and security of the firm’s client documentation and information
- Other duties commensurate with the post as designated from time to time by the Partnership;
**Skills**:

- Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively with other team members as well as the public both face to face and over the telephone;
- Able to use own initiative and take ownership of tasks;
- Be highly organised with an ability to see tasks through to completion;
- Demonstrate a good level of ICT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office;
- A Driving Licence is required for this role.

If you would like to be considered for the role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience.No agencies please.

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