Legal Assistant

Our client is looking for a skilled Legal Secretary - Legal Assistant to join their reputable Private Client team. Our distinguished Client offer a generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell, a health cash plan, death in service cover plus lots more.&nbsp; You&rsquo;ll provide essential secretarial and administrative support to at least two Fee Earners, all while ensuring exceptional service for clients.<br> <br> <strong>Requirements of the Legal Assistant:<br></strong><br><ul><li>Have experience in a Private Client Department or relevant legal qualifications</li><li>Secretarial experience in a Law Firm</li><li>Strong communication skills</li><li>Fast and accurate typing, and the ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay calm under pressure</li></ul><strong>The Firm:</strong><br> Our client is a distinguished law firm, ranked in the Top 500 and holding numerous prestigious accreditations in recognition of their exceptional legal advice. With a rich history spanning two centuries, they have cultivated a strong and respected presence as a premier law firm in the Hertfordshire and London regions. Committed to progress, they are continually evolving and have a dedicated team of over 100 professionals.<br> &nbsp;<br> <strong>Legal Assistant - What will be expected of you - a brief overview:</strong><br> &nbsp;<br><ul><li>Follow the Team Leader&rsquo;s (TL) guidance to take client instructions and move cases forward. This includes tasks like drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and handling Estate and Trust administration.</li><li>Make sure all work sent to clients and others is properly prepared according to the firm&rsquo;s standards and the TL&rsquo;s instructions.</li><li>Keep track of an assigned caseload to make sure everything is organised, files are managed well, and time-recording and accounting are done properly.</li><li>Bill matters on time, keep a proper level of work-in-progress, and collect and pay disbursements according to professional rules. Ensure all client money is accounted for and transfer funds to the office account when necessary.</li><li>Open and close client files, including performing online money laundering checks.</li><li>Keep track of Lawyers' diaries and schedule appointments.</li><li>Assist with typing tasks for fee earners.</li></ul><strong>Benefits:</strong><br>&nbsp;<br><ul><li>Health cash plan</li><li>Generous holiday allowance with option to buy and sell</li><li>Pension options</li><li>Death in service cover</li><li>Firmwide bonus scheme</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li></ul><br>For a more detailed job description for this Legal Assistant role please contact Mia quoting reference 37094.<br><br>PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.<br> In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003