Legal Assistant Legal Secretary

About This Role

Joining a friendly and supportive team at the Shaftesbury office, the Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners. This role suits an experienced candidate with excellent attention to detail, strong administrative skills, and a keen understanding of legal procedures, who is committed to excellent client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners, including managing calendars and scheduling appointments
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and effectively use case management systems and other software
• Maintain an organised filing system for both electronic and paper documents to ensure easy retrieval of information
• Assist in the preparation of case files and ensure all documentation is compliant with legal standards
• Communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties to facilitate smooth operations within the office
• Manage time efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards

Requirements

• Proven administrative experience in either conveyancing or private client work
• Proficiency in IT, document production, and use of case management
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent typing skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong IT skills to navigate various software applications effectively
• Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritising workload efficiently
• Effective time management skills to ensure timely completion of tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance

Important Details

• Employment type: full-time or part-time, permanent