Job Description

Legal Assistant

Employment Law Team - Redditch

Full time 9:00 to 5:15

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Employment Law Team.

Hours: 9:00 - 5:15 Mon to Fri

Attractive salary dependent on experience

26 days holiday + BHs

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Firm funded eye tests

Responsibilities include:

Generally assisting the team (for example; with any court bundles, documentation and dictations.

Opening and closing files.

Organising files on ALB

Billing clients

Taking initial details from clients and on boarding them onto ALB

Sending out client care letters and ID Checks.

Handling overflow client telephone calls.

Tracking the new enquiries.

Tracking any hearings upcoming.

Researching any local networking groups and organising attendance.

Business development plan- researching the local area for networking.

Organise and tracking of training topics.

Reception cover. Preparing and taking the banking and post. General administrative tasks. Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office.

Requirements for this role include:

Preferably previous work experience as legal assistant/secretary Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook) Working knowledge of case management software Proficiency in English Excellent administrative and organisational skills Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure Attention to detail Excellent communication skills
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person