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An exciting opportunity to start a career within a Law firm. Internal training will be provided. THIS POSITION IS FOR A JUNIOR.

The Legal Assistant reports to the Partners and has the following responsibilities/accountabilities:

Administrative

• Full secretarial support to fee earner(s) as required including preparing correspondence and documents through dictation and word processing
• Administer filing which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files.
• Attend clients both in person (when required) and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the Firm's standards for client care.
• Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for the fee earner.
• Photocopying/scanning
• To undertake scanning, copying, printing, shredding and general administrative duties as required.
• To answer the phone and take/relay accurate/timely telephone messages
• Prepare and send correspondence by email and post

Legal Assistant - Internal training will be given

• To produce accurate/timely documents and correspondence
• Provide legal support to the fee earners and act as a legal resource for the wider team, providing help where required
• Liaison with clients, agents and other professionals
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives as required
• Skills/Experience Required
• Conveyancing background preferable but not essential.
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent organisational skills and good time management
• An Approachable, Flexible, Engaged, Creative and Attentive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Superb interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise
• Audio Typing Skills
• Numerate
• Experience of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel.
• Driven by a strong personal sense of integrity and upholds exemplary quality standards
• Prepares thoroughly, takes responsibility, uses initiative and is self-reliant to ensure work progresses to the fullest extent possible
• Hardworking and diligent with a keen understanding of client demands
• Demonstrates composure when dealing with difficult situations
• Creates a positive impression at all times; develops relationships through collaboration and reciprocity
• Negotiates to achieve outcomes that are mutually satisfactory; shows good judgement on when to stand strong and when to compromise

We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £14,000.00-£18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Watford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Legal office: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ACOJ/1