The Role
We’re looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team at our Melksham office. You will be supporting three lawyers ranging from trainee paralegal to Partner level with daily duties which will include but are not limited to:
- Diary management to include arranging meetings and appointments
- Audio typing
- Completing standard forms, letters and documents
- Opening files/database input
- Setting up and managing the electronic transfer of funds
- Preparing bills and file notes
- Receiving and actioning calls from our central telephone lines
- Providing reception cover on a rota basis when the office’s receptionist is on lunch or absent
Your Experience and Qualifications
Previous experience of reception cover and working in a similar role is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
We’re looking for someone who has strong attention to detail and has the ability to take the initiative within the responsibility of the role.
Being able to strongly and effectively communicate with both colleagues and clients is key, along with maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Pay: £24,750.00-£28,360.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Profit sharing
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
