Our client, based in Bedford, have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join their friendly, well established private client team.
Responsibilities:
*Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, and other involved parties.
*Provide client updates and monitor 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 Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRC.
*Responsible for the organisation, safe custodian and release of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney’s, Probates, and other associated legal documents.
*Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners.
*Monitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diaries.
*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.
*Reception cover.
*Preparing and taking the banking and post.
*General administrative tasks.
*Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office.
Requirements:
*Preferably previous work experience as legal assistant/secretary.
*Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
*Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook).
*Working knowledge of case management software.
*Proficiency in English.
*Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
*Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
*Attention to detail.
*Excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
*25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
*Pension scheme.
*Holiday bonus scheme.
*Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications.
*Firm funded eye tests.