Paralegal / Legal Assistant

A leading Law firm is looking for an experienced Private client Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their fast-paced and friendly team in Hove.

The role will involve:

1. Assisting fee-earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by them, including (but not limited to) the areas of: Wills and Trusts, Estates, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney, and Court of Protection.
2. Dealing with file-related queries, face to face or by telephone.
3. Processing matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.
4. Supporting fee-earners in the maintenance of files through effective file management.
5. Ensuring that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely, and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee-earner.
6. Attending to clients, taking instructions and making enquiries as necessary.
7. Following all procedures and systems correctly to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements, including efficient use of the case management system.
8. Being part of a centralised process for handling requests for files and documents by clients or to other solicitors.
9. Improving and enhancing the firm's client base through effective liaison with existing clients.
10. Helping maximise the firm's potential to cross-sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities (with guidance).
11. Managing own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with supervision.
12. Complying with all private client and firm policies and procedures.
13. Ensuring clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times.
14. Providing holiday/absence cover for other support staff in the department where appropriate.
15. Providing cover for Reception/office administration where appropriate.
16. Any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager from time to time.

Key Responsibilities

1. Helping with the processing of cases and files.
2. Assisting in developing department precedents.
3. Following firm and department policies.
4. Complying with SRA professional conduct rules and Law Society guidance for private client work.
5. Working within the scope set by the department and within your own capabilities.

Person Specification

1. Previous experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal (ideally in Private Client).
2. High level of attention to detail.
3. IT literate - Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Digital Dictation/Case Management Systems.
4. Strong organisational and time management skills.
5. Fast, accurate typing ability using digital dictation and audio systems.
6. Excellent communication skills and a team player.
7. Proactive, professional, and friendly demeanour.

Please apply today; this role offers excellent benefits, including free parking, career development, and a supportive and friendly team.