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Legal Assistant

ACS Staffing Solutions

Evesham

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 25,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join their Private Client department in Evesham. In this vital role, you will handle client queries, manage legal documents, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Your expertise in administrative tasks and legal office operations will be crucial in maintaining efficient office functions. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a respected firm while developing your career in the legal sector. If you are detail-oriented and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Preferably previous work experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
Advanced computer literacy in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Dealing with client queries and providing updates.
Opening and closing matters on the case management system.
Preparing and submitting bills and payments.

Excellent administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Proficiency in English

Experience as a legal assistant/secretary

Knowledge of legal office operations

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Case management software

Legal Assistant - Private Client

Location: Evesham

Salary: £23k - £25k DOE

Hours: 9:00am - 5:15pm Monday - Friday (office based)

Our successful U.K. established legal client is currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to work within their Private Client department at their Evesham office.

Responsibilities include:

Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, and other involved parties
Providing client updates and monitoring matter progression
Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm's AML and quality standards and SRA regulations
Supervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms, and documents
Submitting/registering forms and legal documents with Probate Registry, Certainty, and HMRC
Responsible for the organisation, safe custody, and release of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probates, and other associated legal documents
Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners
Monitoring deadlines and managing appointments and diaries
Conducting searches and registering Wills with Certainty
Preparing and submitting bills, payments, and receipts, liaising with the finance team
Preparing Estate Accounts on Excel
Handling overflow client telephone calls
Providing reception cover
Preparing and taking the banking and post
General administrative tasks
Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office