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Legal Assistant - Private Client

CRA Consulting
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 8DP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Legal Assistant - Private Client located in Sheffield.
  • The salary range for this position is £24,000 - £26,000.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a Private Client department.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing client communications, and organizing appointments.
  • Strong organizational skills and proficiency in case management software are essential for this role.
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Private ClientLocation: SheffieldSalary: £24,000 - £26,000Key Responsibilities:Typing letters, emails, file notes, and preparing documents for the assigned fee earner Managing dictation requests and accurately transcribing notes and information. Handling telephone inquiries and responding on behalf of the Private Client department. Drafting legal documents such as Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), and other relevant materials as needed. Managing and organizing documentation, including conducting ID checks and processing paperwork. Communicating with clients, solicitors, and experts when the fee earner is unavailable, both in person and over the phone. Organizing and coordinating client appointments and meetings. Managing the daily workload of your fee earner, ensuring all tasks are handled efficiently and deadlines are met.Qualifications and Requirements:Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, particularly within a Private Client department, is preferred. ???????Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting. Proficient in case management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to solve problems efficiently. A high level of discretion and understanding of confidentiality when handling sensitive client information.Familiarity with the legal landscape and regulations in Doncaster is an advantage.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.This Legal Assistant - Private Client vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.