Legal Assistant

• Supporting the fee earners in the team in relation to both client facing and management roles
• Providing timely and effective support to requests for assistance on client work from members of the team
• Developing your understanding of client work so as to be able to assist more effectively
• Accurate production of correspondence and documentation including through the use of digital dictation
• Attending to clients in person and on the phone taking messages and assisting where appropriate
• Use of a case management system to process and progress files
• Managing the central team in relation to file opening, closure and archiving
• Producing bills and other financial administration
• Managing diaries for the team, planning and organising meetings and making travel arrangements
• Organising and maintaining departmental filing systems and document storage
• Photocopying, scanning, faxing, printing, filing and other general administrative tasks

• At least 12 months’ experience in a busy administrative or organisational role
• GCSE (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics
• Confident use of IT systems, including Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel (PowerPoint beneficial)
• Fast, accurate typing skills and strong attention to detail
• The ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and others
• Confident interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients
• To be able to produce a high standard of work, often to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise well and be able to cope with changing demands
• To be able to demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, initiative and self confidence

Agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work