Legal Assistant
*Annual Salary: Competitive
*Location: York City Centre
*Job Type: Full time Monday to Friday 9-5pm
*Sector: Private Client
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant/Administrator to join our client an established legal firm based in Clifton Moor, York. This role offers a varied and engaging experience, providing crucial support to fee earners through a range of tasks including typing, file management, form completion, administration duties, and financial statement preparation.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Preparing, typing and editing legal documents and correspondence, including wills, client care letters, meeting notes and letters of advice.
*Managing administrative tasks for fee earners, including opening files, updating case management systems and handling disbursements.
*Maintaining accurate paper and electronic filing systems, ensuring documents are stored, retrieved and organised correctly.
*Handling incoming and outgoing post, photocopying, scanning and producing certified copies of documents.
*Liaising professionally with clients, colleagues and external agencies both in person and over the telephone, taking accurate messages and managing queries.
*Booking appointments, arranging meetings and maintaining Outlook diaries for fee earners.
*Supporting compliance procedures including ID checks in line with AML policies, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to Lexcel standards.
*Assisting with basic financial and administrative duties such as banking tasks and invoice finalisation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential, administrative experience at least.
*Proactive and positive approach to work.
*Ability to thrive within a busy team environment and support colleagues effectively.
*Exceptional client care capabilities, ensuring all interactions are handled with professionalism and empathy.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary with a clear progression framework and individual career development plans.
*Flexible and hybrid working options to support work/life balance.
*Wellbeing support to ensure the health and happiness of our team members.
*A vibrant social scene and inclusive team environment.
*Free car parking
*Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holiday allowance plus a day off for your birthday, and a cycle to work scheme.
If this is of interest please don’t hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.