Legal Assistant - Private Client

Burton upon Trent Source: WhatJobs

£24,000–£27,000

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant based in Burton on Trent. You will be tasked with providing secretarial support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced assistant to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

Experience of working within the Legal Sector as a Legal Assistant
Experience of working within a Private Client Department
Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
Excellent communication skills - both written & verbal
Strong organisational skills
High attention to detail

Within this position, you'll also be:

Audio & copy typing, emailing, photocopying, filing of letters, emails and documents
Completing forms and drafting documents
Assisting with the preparation of court bundles
Opening & closing of client files
Running, managing & maintaining files on a case management system and following file procedures
Speaking to clients and professional contacts, personally and by telephone, answering queries, giving information and making appointments
Handling initial client enquiries
Arranging of appointments & managing fee earners diaries
Attending team meetings as required
Covering reception as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm with 1 hours' lunch

Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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