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Legal Assistant

Smart 10 ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Salary

£25,000 - £28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Legal Assistant is available at a well-established solicitors firm in St. Albans, offering a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should possess a minimum of 6 months of experience as a legal assistant, preferably within a Private Client Department.
  • The role involves supporting the firm by progressing client files, drafting legal documents, and managing appointments and meetings.
  • Ideal candidates will have good communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and strong organizational capabilities.
  • Benefits include a company pension contribution, health cash plan, free mortgage advice service, subsidized car parking, and hybrid working options.

Job Title: Legal Assistant Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum Location: St. AlbansContract: PermanentHours: Monday to Friday - 9.00 am - 5.15pm COMPANY PROFILEA well-established solicitors firm based in the heart of St Albans, specialising in providing a broad range of legal services to their clients. They are committed to delivering exceptional legal expertise with a client-focused approach. Are now seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team and support the firm in delivering high-quality services for a Private Client. SKILLS REQUIRED·Experience of working within a Private Client Department of Law Firm or relevant legal qualifications would be preferred ·Min 6 months experience as a legal assistant ·Good written and verbal communication skills ·Ability to work calmly under pressure·Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise and plan RESPONSIBILITIES·To provide fully effective services to clients, by progressing client files under the direction of team leader and provide secretarial and admin assistance·Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the team leaders instructions. This may include, drafting Wills, Powers Of Attorney and dealing with administration of Estates and Trusts ·Ensuring work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared·Drafting legal statements for probate applications ·Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney ·Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures ·Maintain Lawyers diaries and make appointments ·Organise internal and external meetings, including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshments

BENEFITSCompany Pension Contribution·Health Cash Plan·Free Mortgage Advice Service·Subsidised Car Parking·Hybrid working

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.Smart10 is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment consultancy focused on the supply of temporary, contract and permanent placements across a select group of business sectors. In order to keep up to date and search for all our active jobs, please visit our website, like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Please refer to Smart10’s Privacy Policy as to how we hold your data.

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