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Macildowie are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a law firm in Sandbach. The ideal candidate will have strong administration skills. They will also be proficient in Microsoft Office, and are a proactive, team-oriented individual with attention to detail and confidentiality. Legal experience is essential.
Salary: £25,000+
Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (Monday to Friday)
Please note this is an on-site and full-time, permanent position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- File opening and file admin
- Money laundering protocols, obtaining ID etc
- Preparing quotes
- Liaising with clients, estate agents and other parties
- Preparing contract packs with fee earner assistance
- Drafting documents with fee earner assistance
- Working on title reports with fee earner assistance
- Preparing financial statements and bills
- Dealing with funds transfers (all transfers require director approval)
- Dealing with SDLT payments with fee earner assistance
- Working on title registrations with fee earner assistance
- Assisting colleagues where necessary including answering phones in busy periods and sitting on reception for short periods
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Accurate typing skills
- Full working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook 2010.
- Computer literate
- Organisational skills including efficient diary management
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Able to work in a team
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