Legal Assistant Harrogate, England
Job description
Are you looking for a career in the legal sector?
We are recruiting for an entry level Legal Assistant position with the potential for advancement. The role is busy and varied and the ideal candidate will be proactive, enthusiastic with a high level of accuracy and a commitment to excellent client care. Ideally you will have studied Law at degree level or completed your undergraduate degree and a law conversion course or have previous experience as a legal assistant.
Expected career progress
This position presents an exciting opportunity for someone at the beginning of their legal career to gain practical experience and learn from a team of seasoned professionals. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for progression within the firm. Our hope is that after a year learning the basics, you will have shown us how amazing you are, and that you have the skills to move into a paralegal or trainee solicitor position.
What we’re about
Haddletons started in 2017 with a simple mission: to help growing businesses do better business. Six years on and we have huge ambitions. We want to support more and more businesses as they start-up, grow and evolve. But we are also still growing ourselves. And that means we need more brilliant people who share our ambition to join the next (and most exciting) stage of our journey.
The legal, governance, compliance and HR services we provide are for all sorts of businesses. But whether the client is a local retailer or a global corporation – our approach is the same; warmth, personal service, trust and premium quality. It’s simple really, we treat our clients the way we want to be treated ourselves.
What we’re looking for
Our people are what makes Haddletons so great. It’s all well and good having a smart office and a great coffee machine, but without the right people it’s all pointless. To keep us heading in the right direction, we need to hire warm, articulate people with innovative ideas and attention to detail. We want them to understand and embody our values, make Haddletons a place that works for everyone and help others be the best version of themselves.
We want:
Team players
You love working as part of a team but can also self-manage and prioritise.
An eye for detail
You have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Communicators
You are friendly and passionate about quality client care.
Planners
You are organised and resourceful.
What’s in it for you?
So you want to work for us? We quite like it here too. That's probably because we do business in the right way and can promise you a warm welcome, a chance to build your career and the opportunity to partake in the office biscuit addiction. There’s plenty of other stuff you’ll get too, so have a read through the whole lot here.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employer contributory pension scheme
- Additional day’s leave for birthday
- Personal development and training opportunities
- Company events
- Office closure over Christmas
- Friendly open plan office overlooking Valley Gardens
- On-site cafe
What you’ll be doing
- Client file opening and closing using client management software
- Processing client information and handling documents
- Processing in-coming post and emails
- Answering phone calls and dealing proactively with client queries
- Carrying out identity and anti-money laundering checks
- Keeping electronic files up to date and accurate
- Scheduling meetings
- Assisting with document preparation
- Taking new enquiries
- Assisting and supporting the wider team with administrative tasks
- Liaising with all levels within the organisation as well as clients and suppliers in a professional manner
- Assisting Solicitors with administrative tasks
- Event planning for the team
- Maintaining office supplies
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- 2:1 honours degree in law, or
- A degree in a non-law subject and a minimum pass in a PGDL/GDL
- A strong desire to build a career in law
- Customer service experience - Strong commitment to client care and the ability to engage effectively and confidently with clients
- Great communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good telephone skills
- Excellent organisational skills - the ability to plan and priorities workload on your own initiative and be proactive
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to identify those areas where you need to seek help or advice from colleagues
- Discretion and professionalism at all times
- Positive and friendly with a team player approach
- Good IT skills, including excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- A flexible approach - ability and willingness to learn new skills
- Calm under pressure and able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced and demanding working environment
FTE: Full-time position (Office based) 1 year fixed term contract
Hours: 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours)
Location: Harrogate office.
Salary: £21,450 per annum
If you think you have what we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you. Send your CV and a written personal statement (of no more than 500 words) outlining why you are the best candidate for the role. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: £21,450.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/10/2023
