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Legal Assistant

Office Angels
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL4 6DX, England

Salary

£23,000 - £26,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a reputable law firm in Plymouth, is looking for a Legal Secretary/Administrator to join their Wills & Probate team.
  • The position offers a salary range of £23,000 to £25,000, depending on experience, and requires candidates to have some secretarial or administrative experience.
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday, with flexible start times between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, totaling 7.5 hours per day.
  • The role involves providing legal support, managing diaries, liaising with clients, and assisting with financial transactions.
  • While previous experience in a legal firm is advantageous, it is not essential; strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are required.

Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary/ Administrator to join their Wills & Probate team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's day-to-day operations. This is an excellent role for someone with Secretarial or Admin experience that has an interest working within law and an interesting and varied job role.

JOB TITLE:Legal Secretary/ Administrative

LOCATION: Plymouth

SALARY: 23-25k, dependent on experience

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day - flexible start times

8.30/8.45/9.00 am - 5.00/5.15/5.30 pm

BENEFITS: Enjoy a Supportive Work Culture, Convenient Central Location

THE COMPANY: A local law firm, established for nearly 200 years, covering a range of practice areas across the South West including Accident Compensation, Business Law, Conveyancing, Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Personal Injury & Wills & Probate. This company have a passion for their people; they believe in investing in their staff to help them reach their full potential.

THE ROLE:The Legal Secretary/Administrator will provide legal support and assistance within the wills and probate department as and when required, working in partnership with the internal collections department and external solicitors, along with the wider team.

Duties include:

Organising and prioritising the day's work to ensure a prompt start

Typing various documents from audio or copy typing as required

Liaising with clients and other parties in person and over the phone

Managing the line managers diary and communicating appointments

Taking accurate messages and relaying them appropriately

Providing cover and supporting other departments as required

To provide refreshments for meetings with clients and to clear away afterwards

Assisting with financial transactions and handling disbursements

Assisting free earners in creating and updating precedent letters and documents

Acting as a witness on document signatures when needed

Following instructions and advice from the line manager accurately

Familiarising yourself with and adhering to the firms procedures as outlined in the handbook

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience working within a Legal firm is an advantage but not essential

An experience of audio and copy typing would be advantageous

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail

Thrive in a fast - paced environment

Able to manage and prioritise work load

A good working knowledge of MS Word, excel, outlook and windows software

TO APPLY:Please apply online, call our office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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