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Legal Assistant
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Elmbridge
On-site
GBP 20,000 - 30,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established local firm is on the lookout for a Full-Time Legal Assistant to join their team in East Molesey. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates eager to gain practical experience in the legal field, as well as for experienced administrators seeking to delve into substantial legal work. The ideal candidate will be adept at effective communication, possess attention to detail, and demonstrate a willingness to learn and engage with various IT projects. Join a supportive team environment where your contributions will be valued, and your professional growth will be fostered. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in law, this position is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Seeking a recent graduate or experienced administrator for a legal assistant role.
- Candidates should possess strong communication and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Provide a friendly welcome to clients and assist team members.
- Schedule meetings and produce accurate notes from calls.
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Job description
Full-Time Legal Assistant required five days per week by a long-established and well-recognised local firm of Solicitors in East Molesey.
Exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain practical experience, those aiming to qualify/develop in the legal field, or for experienced administrators looking for exposure to substantial legal work. Those willing to learn and engage related IT projects will be encouraged and supported in developing their expertise.
The ideal candidate for this position will appreciate and adopt my client's goal of providing their clients with friendly and effective legal services, so effective communication skills are a priority. Attention to detail and ability to learn as you go are also key. You should be able to work independently with team support, and be confident in your abilities to:
- Provide a friendly and confident welcome to our clients
- Volunteer assistance to support other team members without prompting
- Listen carefully and act effectively on written and verbal instructions
- Take calls from solicitors, clients and third parties, and produce accurate notes of the same
- Arrange, schedule and set-up in-office and video-based client meetings
- Create and edit MS Word documents to exacting standards
- Demonstrate competence with document production & communications software
- Learn and reliably use our in-house Case Management system
- Learn, navigate, and help maintain online and paper-based filing & retrieval systems
- Take direction for prioritising, organise work efficiently, and working to deadlines
- Learn and adhere to in-house financial accounts rules and legal procedures
- Develop your understanding of the relevant law and legal services framework
This position entails working 37.5 hours per week, hours negotiable, based on supporting an office. If you are interested in hearing more about this position, please contact Lisa Nichols in the Raynes Park Branch NOW!
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