Details:
- Salary: £20,000 - 30,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: LS29 Ilkley Bradford
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join my clients growing team in their Ilkley, North Yorkshire offices.
Main Accountabilities:
• Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using our case management system Proclaim, in line with the firms standards and regulatory requirements.
• Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation.
• Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required.
• Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation.
• Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter.
• Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.
• Witnessing of will signings and other legal documents
• Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers
• Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required
Skills & Experience:
• Verbal communication: The ability to listen to clients and colleagues and respond in an approachable, respectful, and professional manner.
• Written communication: The ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with accurate grammar and punctuation, in a tone which upholds the professional image and brand.
• Organisational ability: The ability to own and prioritise tasks and to use your time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Strong IT proficiency: Including use of Microsoft Office applications and our case management system, Proclaim.
• Teamwork: The ability to treat colleagues with respect, and to be supportive and positive in the workplace to contribute to a friendly working atmosphere.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful