Legal Support Assistant

7 days ago

Exeter, United Kingdom Ashfords LLP Full time

**The Role**
We are currently seeking an organised Legal Support Assistant (Legal PA/Secretary) to provide administrative support within the Personal Injury team in the Commercial Litigation department. This position is based in our Exeter office and we are open to considering applicants on a full or part-time basis. After an initial period of training, we are fully supportive of hybrid working. Legal Support Assistants are integral to the success of our business, providing lawyers with essential and proactive support. You will be line managed by a Legal Support Co-ordinator who has in-depth knowledge of the role.
**Main duties include**:

- Extensive typing of letters, documents and forms using digital dictation (Big Hand).
- Initial drafting of correspondence as required, arranging photocopying, printing and scanning.
- PA support including diary management for Partners and lawyers; setting up of client and team meetings, arranging travel, booking attendance at events and accommodation.
- Managing and coordinating own daily workflow in support of lawyers and thinking ahead.
- Assisting in maintaining compliant and accurate file management systems, including client care letters, audits and file review.
- Billing including preparing reports and schedules. Ensuring bills are issued in a timely manner and liaising with our Credit Control team where necessary.
- Working alongside other LSAs within the firm to share knowledge and develop skills.
- Client correspondence and day to day relationship management. We work with a range of clients and our LSAs are key to making that business relationship work by being first point of contact for clients and third parties.
- Assisting other departments as needed.

**The Skills and experience you'll need**
Although legal experience is not essential for this role, a professional services or administration background is preferred, as you will need to demonstrate excellent typing and document management skills and the ability to readily manage your own workload. Being highly organised, with meticulous attention to detail and being an effective communicator with clients and internal colleagues from Partnership to support staff are required attributes for this role. Highly motivated, you will be dedicated to further developing your career and passionate about providing a high quality service.
**Our Offer to you**
We are a fair and friendly firm and encourage our people to achieve their career ambitions in an engaging and supportive environment. Our legal support team is vital in supporting our lawyers and is key to successfully delivering exceptional client service. As part of the legal support team, you will be given the opportunity to work alongside recognised lawyers, in their specialism, on high profile and interesting matters for a wide client base. The firm has a friendly, supportive and collegiate culture driven by a passionate focus on ensuring the best service and result for our clients. Working for us, you will enjoy flexible/hybrid working, free on-site parking and a comprehensive benefits package including support for health and wellbeing, pension contributions and extra holiday options. The firm also operates an annual firm wide bonus scheme.

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