Legal Team Assistant

Legal Team Assistant

City of London
£30,000 - £31,000
9am - 5:30pm, Full Time
Office Based for Probation Period, 1 Day at Home Per Week After This

Exciting Opportunity for a Legal Team Assistant!

Are you a skilled Legal Team Assistant looking for a new challenge? Our client, a reputable law firm specialising in Private Client matters, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join their team. This is a permanent, full-time position with the opportunity for growth and development.

In this role, you will support partners, solicitors, and a trainee in a busy private client department. You will assist in setting up and running files, managing emails and letters, preparing bills, and handling the firm's document management system. You may also have the opportunity for fee-earning work under supervision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned law firm with a supportive and inclusive work culture. You will have the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to their team's success.

Why Work for this Company?

Stunning, modern offices located right in the City, close to markets, bars, and restaurants!
A chance to learn and grow within a reputable company!
Sociable and friendly company who enjoy going out after work and having a friendly and warm culture
Regular socials planned by their social committee!

Duties:

Take messages and handle telephone enquiries.
Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain an up-to-date diary for the fee-earners.
Organise travel itineraries.
Provide professional and friendly support to clients in person and over the phone.
Assist other team assistants as required.
Offer guidance to junior and temporary team assistants when needed.
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.
Assist with reception duties and general office administration if necessary.
Order couriers and manage associated accounting procedures.
Undertake specific training as required for self-development.

Please note that this is NOT a fee earning role.

Requirements:

Trained in secretarial practice with excellent computer skills.
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary or in an alternative professional office.
Ideally, experience in a private client/probate department.
A team player who can prioritise work and have high attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and use initiative.If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual looking to take the next step in your legal career, we want to hear from you! Apply now with your updated CV to be considered for this exciting role as a Legal Team Assistant.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position.

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