Legal Assistant Canterbury, England
Job description
Job Title: Legal Assistant – Vulnerable Client Team, Canterbury Office
Full/part time: Full time
Profile: Top ranked in Chambers UK and the Legal 500, Furley Page has been advising organisations, businesses and individuals for almost 300 years.
The highly respected Vulnerable Client Team specialises in dealing with complex issues affecting vulnerable clients and boasts a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Firm’s Canterbury office assisting the Vulnerable Client Team.
The role involves monitoring client bank statements and account information, maintaining records and producing income and expenditure statements (money in/money out) on a monthly basis, recording balances and monitoring transactions generally. The role is pivotal to compliance with the Solicitors Accounts Rules. Full training will be provided and there will be scope for professional development for the right candidate.
There is an option of flexible working with a combination of office and home working, after an initial settling in period.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Firm’s in-house Costs Team and will assist them in the preparation of Deputyship Reports and support the Costs Team in filing bills for assessment by the Courts and preparing professional fee budgeting reports.
You should possess excellent numeracy skills coupled with an eye for detail.
We strive for excellence and provide training and development to enhance legal, business and management skills. The Firm invests heavily in training and development and the role is an excellent opportunity for career progression.
Staff welfare is essential to us and the Firm’s democratic ‘Staff Forum’ coupled with a dedicated Staff Partner ensure that staff are involved in the decision making process and future direction of the Firm.
In addition to a competitive salary, professional development and generous holiday, you will be enrolled in the Firm’s pension scheme health cash plan, discounted private medical and dental health care schemes, staff discounts and social events. Other benefits include:
· Westfield Health which provides a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (24 hr counselling service) and a host of other perks including discounts on many leading brands, health apps, etc.
· Death in service benefit (x4 salary)
· Complimentary annual flu vaccine
· Periodic wellbeing and health checks.
· Subsidised gym memberships
· Lunch time yoga and Pilates sessions.
Duties:
· Checking client bank statements and bank account information and maintaining records and producing monthly income and expenditure statements.
· Producing monthly statements and accounts.
· Recording balances and monitoring transactions.
· Assisting in the preparation of Deputyship Reports and supporting the Costs Team in filing bills of costs for assessment by the Courts and preparing professional fee budgeting reports.
· Providing general administrative support within the Vulnerable Client Team.
Previous experience
Previous experience in accountancy and/or a costs background is preferred. Similarly, experience of Microsoft Excel, Costs Master, or Peppermint would be an advantage but is not a pre-requisite as full training will be given.
Technical Knowledge:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
· Excellent numeracy and analytical skills.
Personal Attributes:
· A pro-active team player.
· Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills.
· An attention to detail coupled with an ability to work under pressure.
Reports to: Nicola August, Partner & Head of Vulnerable Client Team.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
