Job Description

With our unique specialist industry knowledge, experience and expertise, Beverley Bell Consulting and Training Ltd provides the very best advice on all aspects of safety, compliance, best practice, training and cost-effective operations in every area of our clients' businesses.

We work with many types and size of organisations, driving up standards and promoting positive change in their transport operations to make them safer, more efficient, and more commercially competitive. Working from board level to the front line, our experts quickly build partnerships with our clients to implement bespoke solutions, tailored specifically for their business, to create enduring operational effectiveness and success.

The Role - Legal Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant to support the owner and director of the business with regard to a growing client base who use its transport law consultancy services. The successful candidate will work closely with the Personal Assistant to the director and the role involves:

Communication Management -

Speak with and respond to prospective and current consultancy clients, consultants and other third parties, handle phone calls and emails, ensuring timely and appropriate responses. Ensuring compliance with the new client protocol for all new clients.

Preparation of briefing papers -

Prepare and ensure the director has a full briefing and accompanying documents.

Time Management & Recording -

Ensure that accurate time recording for all work done for clients of the business takes place.

Correspondence -

Manage and deal with legal documents. Handle correspondence for transport law consultancy clients, including drafting and responding to emails and letters. Scanning, scheduling, and collating client documents for communication to third parties as necessary.

Email Management -

Organise and manage email correspondence regarding transport law consultancy clients, prioritising important messages and respond as necessary.

Minute Taking -

Attend Teams meetings, take minutes, ensuring accurate recording of discussions, decisions and action points.

Communication -

Facilitate communication throughout the business to support colleagues and smooth operations.

Filing Systems -

Maintain and manage effective filing systems for transport law consultancy clients for easy retrieval of information.

The Candidate

Applicants must demonstrate:

Organisational Skills

- Exceptional organisational abilities to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Professional Demeanour

- Confident and professional attitude.

Time Management

- Excellent time management skills to handle a very busy workload effectively.

Attention to Detail

- High level of attention to detail in all tasks.

Interpersonal Skills

- Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with various clients

Flexibility

- Flexible attitude and willingness to be on call outside of office hours (exceptionally and not as a matter of routine).

Requirements

Experience

- Previous administrative experience in a legal environment.

Microsoft Office Skills

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Typing Skills

- Fast and accurate typing ability.

Communication

- Professional and confident telephone manner, with strong verbal and written communication skills.

You will be required to attend the office in Chorley, remote working possibilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary Professional development opportunities Friendly and supportive work environment Opportunities for growth within the company
Details

Hours: Full Time (to be discussed, flexibility of 30 to 40 hours per week and remote working potential)

Salary: 30,000 Plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person