Job description
This is a role for a personal assistance/paralegal to assist the sole solicitor at this firm. The right candidate should be confident and pro-active with previous experience in private client, civil litigation and housing matters.
The role includes, but is not limited to:
- Answering calls
- Drafting letters to clients
- Corresponding with third parties
- Direct contact with clients
- Obtaining clients instructions
- Drafting Wills
- Drafting Letters of Claim
- Opening matters on the management systems
- Managing diaries
- Organising the current databases
Attributes/Skills Required:
- Good academics (Qualifying the LPC or BPC)
- Previous paralegal experience in litigation. (1 year minimum)
- Excellent communication and drafting skills
- Excellent time management with the ability to meet deadlines
- High professional standards
- High client care standards
- Confident and Proactive
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent IT skill with knowledge of Microsoft packages and management systems such as Clio and Willsuite
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 20 days annual holiday + bank holidays
- Pension Scheme
Working in person only
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000.00-£20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/08/2023
Reference ID: Admin/personal assistance