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Part Time Legal Assistant

Pertemps

Birmingham

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GBP 17,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to join their dedicated team on the outskirts of Birmingham. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for clients, delivering exceptional service while managing inquiries with sensitivity. Your responsibilities will include supporting legal administration, transcribing notes, and maintaining accurate records using Clio. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a supportive environment where your skills in legal assistance and client communication will be valued. If you have experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant and are looking for a rewarding part-time role, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

  • Experience in legal administration and client communication is essential.
  • Ability to handle sensitive interactions with clients.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for clients and manage inquiries.
  • Support legal team with administration and document preparation.

Skills

Legal Administration
Client Communication
Transcription
Sensitivity in Client Interaction

Education

Experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant

Tools

Clio
Adobe
Bundledocs

Job description

Part Time Legal Assistant - 25hrs
£17,000pa Part Time

Legal Secretary/Assistant

We are recruiting for an experienced part time Legal Assistant to work for a small firm of solicitors based on the outskirts of Birmingham who specialise in Employment law.

  • Be the first point of contact for the business, including answering the phone and assessing what to do with each call. You will handle new enquiries, being a friendly and approachable first contact for clients, and getting the necessary information with sensitivity. This may include speaking to emotional prospects.
  • Support the team with legal admin, including transcribing dictated notes, liaising with clients on behalf of solicitors, sourcing quotes, formatting documents, chasing information from clients and other side, and creating bundles using Adobe or Bundledocs. You will be central to admin-focused matters such as settlement agreements and drafting handbooks.
  • Using the CRM system, Clio, to keep up to date records and facilitate internal communication. Tasks will include creating matters, drafting and sending CCLs, uploading and filing documentation, adding and removing key dates to/from calendar, and completing identity checks.
  • Manage the office environment, including ingoing and outgoing post, secure filing and stationery supplies. This will require liaising with external suppliers.
  • Assist with planning team days and events, and book training for our legal team.
  • Regularly review and update the information in our business listings such as Review Solicitors, Three Best Rated etc.
  • Monitor company reviews, responding to good reviews and sharing them with the team, and escalating negative reviews to managers.

If this role is of interest and you have previous experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant click "Apply" below.
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