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Legal Assistant

Edwards & Pearce

Kingston upon Hull

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

An established legal firm in Hull is seeking a dynamic Legal Assistant to provide essential administrative and secretarial support. This role involves typing documents, managing diaries, and handling various inquiries to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Join a forward-thinking company that values adaptability and proactive engagement, where your contributions will play a vital role in supporting legal professionals and enhancing client experiences.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a legal environment is desirable.
  • Must possess strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to solicitors and manage diaries.
  • Handle enquiries via phone, email, and in-person.

Skills

Communication Skills
Customer Service Skills
Multitasking
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Organisational Skills
Adaptability
Proactivity

Job description

A brand-new opportunity to join an established legal firm in Hull as a Legal Assistant.


THE ROLE:

You will provide hands-on administrative and secretarial support to solicitors.

Duties will include:

  1. Typing documents, reports, and correspondence.
  2. Dealing with telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face enquiries.
  3. Diary management.
  4. Supporting fee earners with all associated administration where required.
  5. Ad hoc support to other departments where required.

THE CANDIDATE:

Previous legal environment experience is desirable.

  • Must be adaptable and flexible.
  • Possess fantastic communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong multitasker with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Must be driven and proactive.
  • Possess excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisation skills.

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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