Legal Assistant
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,North Yorkshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £25,500 - £29,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
Full job descriptionOur Client a leading Law firm based in Malton have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join their busy private client team due to internal progression.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience looking to move into a new sector or a law graduate looking for their next role (must be willing to stay in a Legal Assistant position for a min of 2 years).
Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £25,550-29,000 depending on experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
*Prepared and amended legal documents and correspondence through audio/copy typing, ensuring accuracy, proofreading, and compliance with firm standards.
*Managed client files, deeds, and legal documentation using case management and online systems, maintaining regulatory compliance and confidentiality.
*Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, scanning, document retrieval, and general administrative support.
*Delivered professional client service via telephone and face-to-face interactions, managing enquiries, appointments, diaries, meetings, and room bookings.
*Supported billing and accounts processes, including invoice preparation and documentation.
*Assisted colleagues and contributed to an efficient team environment while adhering to internal policies, risk management procedures, and money laundering regulations.
Person specification
*Excellent typing and MS office skills
*Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law happy to commit to an assistant role for min of 2 years
*An interest in the legal environment
*Strong team player with excellent communication skills
*Confident dealing with clients
*Strong team player and enthusiastic
Benefit package:
*Competitive salary
*25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off.
*Death in service scheme
*Healthcare cash plan
*Wellness group
*Inclusive & fun culture
*CW Academy – in-house development programme to help you grow your role with a personal development plan tailored to your goals
*Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyers
Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience looking to move into a new sector or a law graduate looking for their next role (must be willing to stay in a Legal Assistant position for a min of 2 years).
Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £25,550-29,000 depending on experience.
Duties and responsibilities:
*Prepared and amended legal documents and correspondence through audio/copy typing, ensuring accuracy, proofreading, and compliance with firm standards.
*Managed client files, deeds, and legal documentation using case management and online systems, maintaining regulatory compliance and confidentiality.
*Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, scanning, document retrieval, and general administrative support.
*Delivered professional client service via telephone and face-to-face interactions, managing enquiries, appointments, diaries, meetings, and room bookings.
*Supported billing and accounts processes, including invoice preparation and documentation.
*Assisted colleagues and contributed to an efficient team environment while adhering to internal policies, risk management procedures, and money laundering regulations.
Person specification
*Excellent typing and MS office skills
*Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law happy to commit to an assistant role for min of 2 years
*An interest in the legal environment
*Strong team player with excellent communication skills
*Confident dealing with clients
*Strong team player and enthusiastic
Benefit package:
*Competitive salary
*25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off.
*Death in service scheme
*Healthcare cash plan
*Wellness group
*Inclusive & fun culture
*CW Academy – in-house development programme to help you grow your role with a personal development plan tailored to your goals
*Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyers
Job number 4330587
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