Job Description

Pepperells is a modern, ambitious and dynamic Law Firm with offices in Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Newcastle, York, London, Truro, Beverley, Willerby and Lincoln.

Pepperells offer a comprehensive benefits package along with the exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing team.

We are looking for a legal assistant who will be responsible for performing administrative duties to assist our solicitors. Some tasks these professionals handle include performing research, drafting documents, transcribing dictations, liaising with clients, and maintaining activities calendars. This is a client-facing role ideal for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, who thrives in a busy reception environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service.

Greet clients and visitors in a courteous, professional manner and manage their arrival and sign-in process. Answer and direct incoming calls, take accurate messages, and respond to general enquiries. Receive, sort and distribute incoming post and deliveries; handle outgoing post and couriers. Provide administrative support to legal teams as required, including scanning, copying, filing, and document preparation. Manage stationery, kitchen and front-of-house supplies. Handle confidential information with discretion and in line with data protection policies.
Responsibilities:

? Liaising with staff members to progress files/support fee earners.

? Facilitate the effective organisation of the department on a day to day basis.

? Report to the head of the Legal Team in relation to the performance of their duties.

Person Specification:

? Must be results driven, be highly adaptable and flexible, work comfortably in a fast paced and dynamic legal environment.

? Set the highest standard of customer service.

? Have the ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and meet tight deadlines.

? Be proactive and self-motivated.

? Must have excellent communication skills.

? Excellent attention to detail.

? Excellent time management and organisation skills.

? The role is a full time role.

Qualification/Experience:

Previous experience in a reception, front-of-house, or administrative role (ideally within a legal or professional services environment). Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Well-presented with a friendly, approachable and professional manner. Strong organisational and time-management abilities. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and telephone systems; experience with legal case management systems is desirable. Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure. High level of discretion and confidentiality.
Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Legal Assistant

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,809.50 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Legal Assistant