Legal Assistant Runcorn, England
Job description
Role: Legal Assistant, Private Client
Location: Frodsham Office
Salary: Dependent on Experience
Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Hybrid Working, Wellness Packages, Life Insurance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Generous Holiday Package, Free Office Parking, and a Great Team Environment!
The Opportunity
We are excited to welcome a dedicated Private Client Assistant to our growing team at our Frodsham Office. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team, assisting on a diverse range of private client matters, including Will Drafting, Probate/Estate Administration, Tax Advice, Trust Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection/Deputyship cases.
Main Responsibilities
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:
- Opening new files and sending out Client Care letters, along with our Terms and Conditions.
- Preparing correspondence and documents using audio typing and word processing.
- Drafting various legal documents to support our Solicitors.
- Creating schedules of financial documentation, as well as drafting court documents such as divorce petitions and Form E submissions.
- Coordinating all necessary copying tasks.
- Managing appointments, meetings, and maintaining an up-to-date diary for our fee earners.
- Engaging professionally and amicably with clients through in-person meetings and phone conversations, exemplifying the firm's exceptional client care standards.
- Accurately preparing invoices and completion statements, submitting them to both the Accounts Department and clients.
- Precisely recording all remitted and received funds by completing posting slips and preparing payment requests.
- Organising mail and enclosures for prompt posting.
- Keeping the file management system meticulously up-to-date throughout each case.
- Ensuring the timely and accurate archiving or retrieval of files as necessary.
- Providing invaluable support to fellow assistants as needed.
- Offering guidance and assistance to the reception team when required.
- Actively participating in specialised training sessions, taking ownership of your self-development.
- Upholding strict confidentiality standards for all firm and client documentation and information.
- Adhering to the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the rules of Professional Conduct of Solicitors or other relevant professional bodies.
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Proficiency in IT and typing skills.
- Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal.
- Preferably, prior experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar professional office setting.
Company Overview
We take pride in our reputation as an employer. Employee well-being is the cornerstone of our culture, and we demonstrate our commitment through an extensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances, a generous pension scheme, Life Insurance coverage, a vibrant social atmosphere, and a culture that fosters personal and professional growth. Initial training will be provided at our offices, and once proficient, you'll have the flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity from home.
If you're excited to contribute your skills and dedication to a dynamic legal team while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
