Established in 2012, Glover Priest Solicitors Limited has always been the solicitors on the high street that supports the legal needs of local and national communities, and we do so by having a team of outstanding legal professionals that have a wealth of experience in their fields.
Our growing team is made up of over 110 qualified and none qualified professionals in Staffordshire, Birmingham, West Midlands, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. We’re always looking to hear from people who enjoy supporting clients with their legal issues.
GloverPriest Solicitors offers a welcoming, friendly and positive environment to work in where everyone is treated with respect. Our employees are expected to work hard, but we also make sure they are rewarded for it. You take your job seriously and so do we!
This is an exciting, fast paced role working for one of the top 30 conveyancing firms in the UK.
Due to continued business success and growth at GloverPriest Solicitors we are currently recruiting a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our growing Litigation team. The successful Legal Assistant will be based out of our Lichfield Office and will be working from 9-5 Monday to Friday there couldn't be a better time to join us. This is an excellent opportunity to work in one of the top 30 solicitors in the country.
The roles and responsibilities of the Legal Assistant will include:
· Dealing with non-complex/low value litigation matters such as: Breach of contract, Neighbour disputes, Property disputes, Debt recovery, Repossession proceedings (section 21 & section 8)
· Taking new enquiries; dictate/draft attendance notes on all calls/emails with enquirers
· Drafting letters and client care letters bespoke to a clients matter/dispute
· Communicating with clients on a daily basis
· Diary management, scheduling meetings
· Ledger postings; paying court fees, billing, transferring money/balances to clients
The successful Legal Assistant will possess:
- Minimum 1 years’ experience working within a legal practice would be desirable
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resilient and calm under pressure.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience of Dictation preferred.
- Excellent keyboard and word processing skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Candidates must be positive, friendly and must understand the importance of confidentiality, be organised and a team player.
Due to the response to this position, please assume that you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of your submitted application
We are a forward-thinking solicitors, GloverPriest takes the time to understand individual needs and find creative solutions for any challenge.
Application & Contact
Please apply and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with you.
Selection of candidates & interviews will be conducted continuously so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Due to the response to this position, please assume that you have been unsuccessful if you have not heard back from us within 7 days of your submitted application
