Job Description

Job description

PURPOSE

:

In conjunction with all other staff to provide clients with a high-quality service which caters for all their needs.

To assist in legal work for Private Clients, such as Wills, Probate matters, Powers of Attorney and in dealing with any other matters within the Department's remit.

To provide support to the immediate line manager/supervisor in drafting documents, engaging with clients, attending at site/home/nursing home visits, and practical matters.

To constantly improve perceptions of the firm and the services provided in dealing with clients.

To develop knowledge and skills as a Legal Assistant.

TASKS

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Drafting documents, dealing with telephone enquiries, providing support and assistance to immediate line manager with legal tasks as and when required.

Establish and maintain a rapport with all clients to ensure that they will continue to use and recommend the services of Swayne Johnson Solicitors.

Progress all maters with due diligence and without delay.

Record instructions received, advice given and any plan of action on the file for every matter.

Use best endeavours to ensure that all key dates are notified to the client, recorded on the file, in a diary system and acted upon.

Maintain an accurate record of all time spent on each matter.

Provide regular progress reports to the client where appropriate and other interested parties, as each matter progresses.

Deal promptly and effectively with monthly financial reports provided by the Accounts Department.

Aim to constantly improve the quality of service provided by the Departmental Team and the Company.

Support initiatives launched by the Company.

Be a witness to signature on documents when required.

Attend to other requirements by or on behalf of any of the Directors in connection with duties as Legal Assistant.

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025