Details:
- Salary: £25,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Location: Brentwood Essex
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Legal Assistant
A reputable Legal 500 firm is currently seeking a legal team assistant to join their growing firm. The successful individual will join the firm's Commercial Litigation department, providing administrative support to multiple fee-earners.
This firm are seeking individuals who are confident in managing busy diaries, digital dictation, and managing a variety of work.
Prior experience in a legal support role is essential (e.g. legal secretary or legal assistant, preferably within litigation) with training being provided on anything unfamiliar.
Day to day duties will include:
Dealing with new business enquiries, following up enquiries and providing accurate record keeping
Carrying out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks
Undertake a range of admin duties including data entry, completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more
Liaising with other areas of the business such as accounts/marketing teams
Provide Audio typing (Bighand) and copy typing as required
Liaise with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers
Attend to clients, delivering documentation as/when required
Key Skills and Competencies:
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages.
Motivated attitude demonstrating a "can do" approach.
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
Be proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Considerate Team player who is able to work on own initiative.
In return, you will receive a generous salary and benefits package. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team that encourages professional development