Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant Leeds, England

Ramsdens Solicitors LLP
Full Time Leeds, England 18903 - 24000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We are looking for a paralegal/legal assistant for our busy PI and Abuse Department based in Leeds.

We are looking for someone who can apply themselves to assist with a busy case load. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
  • Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
  • Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
  • Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
  • Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
  • Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
  • Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
  • Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
  • Legal research

Personal Specifications

  • Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
  • Good communication skills - both oral and written.
  • Some legal work experience is desirable

The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • ls1 2ry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: https://www.irishrcloud.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=3139-4112EDB5-FD0F-4DC5-9F12-9616CA0EC56E&VacancyID=25352-FB042795-B0F2-4B5D-975F-56E657BA0292

Legal Assistant
Ramsdens Solicitors LLP

www.ramsdens.co.uk
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
$5 to $25 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
Related Jobs

All Related Listed jobs

Waiter
The Ivy Café Tunbridge Wells Royal Tunbridge Wells 21000 - 23100 GBP ANNUAL Today

Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Barista, Malmaison
Malmaison Birmingham, England 12 GBP HOURLY Today

You want to support your Manager to inspire and drive a team to really excel and deliver fantastic sales and a key profit stream within our business.

driver
R+L Carriers Ceres, CA 57408 - USD HOURLY Today

.


R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the...

tutor
Lancaster University Lancaster, England 35308 - 28929 GBP ANNUAL Today

The Careers Team at Lancaster University are looking to hire a Graduate Recruitment Assessment Preparation Tutor, to help them develop a...

sales analyst
AGM Marketing Sheffield, England 23000 - 20000 GBP ANNUAL Today

AGM Marketing is the business growth and destination agency for Sheffield and the whole of South Yorkshire Area. Our mission is to create economic...