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Legal Assistant

Smart 10 ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Salary

拢25,000 - 拢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 拢25,000 and 拢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: 拢25,000 - 拢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路Experience of working within a Private Client Department of Law Firm or relevant legal qualifications would be preferred 路Min 6 months experience as a legal assistant 路Good written and verbal communication skills 路Ability to work calmly under pressure路Ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise and plan RESPONSIBILITIES路To provide fully effective services to clients, by progressing client files under the direction of team leader and provide secretarial and admin assistance路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 路Ensuring work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared路Drafting legal statements for probate applications 路Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney 路Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures 路Maintain Lawyers diaries and make appointments 路Organise internal and external meetings, including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshments

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

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