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Legal Assistant

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Limited
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55, England

Salary

£24,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The firm is seeking candidates interested in joining a fast-paced and friendly team specializing in Property & Litigation.
  • The role involves providing administrative and legal support to partners and consultants, including drafting legal documents and conducting legal research.
  • Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a law firm setting and possess strong communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 per year, with responsibilities including managing case files and preparing court documents.
  • Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as interviews are being scheduled as soon as possible.

I'm supporting a busy firm of solicitors who specialise in Property & Litigation, who are interested in hearing from candidates with an interest in working in a law firm to join their fast paced and friendly team.

You will be responsible for providing administrative and legal support to our partners and consultants to help with their growing caseloads.

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to

  • Supporting Fee Earners with the day to day running of files;
  • Drafting routine legal documents;
  • Create and maintain case files;
  • Conduct legal research;
  • Following instructions as set out by fee earners in person, by email and other methods;
  • Answering telephone calls, taking detailed messages and returning calls where appropriate, making appointments, dealing with telephone enquiries, assisting on reception when appropriate and necessary;
  • Transcribing, and drafting documents;
  • Preparing and filing legal documents with other parties and Courts, under supervision;
  • Preparing Court bundles as directed;
  • Arranging meetings/telephone conferences including direct contact with clients and Counsel and other third parties;
  • Diary management

Working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel are essential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must together with the ability to handle a busy workload, perform well under pressure and work as part of a team.

Please apply today if this sounds of interest, interviews asap!

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