You will work alongside their existing Legal Administrators to support the solicitors in a busy personal law (private client) department. The personal law solicitors deal with a variety of legal work for individuals including wills, powers of attorney, executries, trusts and estate planning and they require a high level of support to ensure the smooth running of the department.
Client Details
Well known Professional Services business
Description
* To provide general administrative and client support primarily in the area of personal law, supporting the solicitors in the department.
* To effectively use the case management system in production of legal documents and letters.
* To follow office administrative procedures to ensure smooth and reliable flow of work through the office.
* To assist with reception duties at our office, as required.
* To provide holiday cover and other assistance for other members of the support team across all departments, as needed.
Profile
A successful Personal Law Administrator should have:
* Able to create good rapport with clients, colleagues, and staff at other firms.
* Team player.
* Willing to learn new tasks and firm procedures.
* Pro-active and prepared to take responsibility for actions.
* Good at handling a varied workload, working to tight deadlines, and prioritising tasks as appropriate.
* Thrives within a busy, high pressure environment.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Proficient typing and computer skills.
Required:
* Administration and customer facing experience.
* Computer literate - MS Word, Excel, Internet, email.
* Audio typing and touch typing.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable:
* Qualified to degree level.
* Legal administrative experience, ideally within personal law
Job Offer
* A competitive salary ranging from £27,000 to £34,000 per annum DOE
* Full time, permanent role (8.30am till 5pm- 37.5 hours per week)
* Hybrid working opportunity
* Five weeks annual leave is given, plus five days’ public holidays: two days at each of Christmas and New Year and one day on Easter Monday.
If you are a confident and motivated individual looking to grow your career in a prestigious firm, we look forward to receiving your application for the Personal Law Administrator position.