Aspiria Recruit have an exciting opportunity to join a highly-reputable firm in Plymouth. This role will be to join the firm's Family team as a Legal Assistant, providing direct support to the fee-earners and being responsible for dealing with new enquiries, liaising with clients, daily administrative tasks such as, filing, opening & closing of files, preparing mail and booking meeting rooms and client appointments. The successful candidate will have 1 years recent experience working as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary in a solicitor's office.
Tasks will include:
- Handling new enquiries.
- Setting up client details on the case management system.
- Audio & copy typing.
- Provide suitable client care correspondence.
- Daily administrative tasks.
- Liaise with clients and contacts by telephone and in writing.
- Prepare mail and enclosures for despatch.
- Preparation of bills.
- Occasional reception cover.
- Booking meeting rooms and client appointments.
- Ability to create and update court bundles.
Skills & experience sought:
- 1 years recent experience working as a Legal Assistant.
- Confident speaking on the telephone.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
- A positive attitude.
Benefits:
- Lifestyle hour 'free passes'
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Discounted gym membership
- Annual bonus schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Staff discounts on legal services
plus more...
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact Katie at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)