Job Description

The Role

Due to promotion within the Private Client department, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Paralegal with Private Client knowledge to join this caring team.

The successful candidate will possess the following experience and skills:

Private Client knowledge

Some audio secretarial skills

Excellent time management skills

The ability to communicate effectively

This role is vital in ensuring the smooth operation of the Private Client department, providing essential support to solicitors and clients alike.

Responsibilities include:

Providing comprehensive administrative support to legal professionals, including managing calendars and scheduling appointments.

Preparing, proofreading and formatting legal documents using Microsoft Word and Excel.

Conducting occasional audio typing for legal correspondence and documentation.

Primarily assisting existing fee earners in managing their caseloads; carrying out legal research and general administrative tasks as well as developing client relationship skills.

Dealing directly with clients to take instructions and deliver on client expectations.

Identifying and following relevant SRA principles and rules of professional conduct.

Complying with risk management processes and policies.

Upholding exceptional standards of quality and client care

Must be flexible to cover other legal secretaries/paralegals around the business.

Qualifications:

Must have A- C grade GCSE's and A Levels or equivalent
Must have obtained a 2:1 or 1st class, undergraduate degree and successfully completed either an undergraduate law degree or the GDL. The LPC or SQE is desirable

but not essential.

Preferably some experience in a Paralegal, Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a professional legal team whilst further developing your skills in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply for this position as a Legal Secretary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 28,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person