Ref: 8129
Summary:
Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking Law Firm, is looking to recruit a Legal Support Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. Based in the beautiful Southwestern location of Bristol, the successful candidate will be working within the Court of Protection team, which forms part of a wider Private Client Team. The successful candidate will be an experienced Legal Secretary/PA with impeccable organisational skills.
The firm is renowned for its supportive and engaging working environment. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to work alongside fee earners and engage with a wide variety of interesting matters.
The role is primarily office based, but there is potential for a blend of both home and office-based working.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing the diaries of Partners and Lawyers which includes setting up meetings, arranging travel and booking attendance at various events.
- Controlling and prioritising own daily workload.
- Drafting of correspondence when necessary.
- Undertaking typing work, preparing and formatting documents.
- Maintaining compliant and accurate file management systems, including but not limited to client care letters, audits and file reviews.
- Undertaking billing duties including the preparation of reports and schedules which meet client expectations.
- The usage of the CCMS/Legal Aid portal.
Requirements:
- An experienced Legal Secretary/ PA
- Should be living within a commutable distance of the office.
- Refined typing skills and an ability to effectively prioritise workloads.
- Impeccable organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to build and maintain long lasting relationships.
- A business-oriented mindset and an eagerness to develop a career within the industry.
Package:
This role offers a competitive salary which is depending on experience. There is also a generous benefit package on offer including access to a Life Assurance Scheme, access to a Pension Scheme, and 23 days + bank holidays + your birthday leave rising with length of service.
Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas.
Closing Date: All suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received; our client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date. Please note that due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t received a response within 5 days of applying, then unfortunately on this occasion you won’t have been successful.
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