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Legal Assistant - Litigation

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN5 0RA

Salary

£23,000 - £27,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Legal Assistant in the Litigation department located in Wigan.
  • The role requires a salary range of £23,000 - £25,000, depending on experience (DOE).
  • Candidates must have previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or Secretary.
  • Key responsibilities include managing a solicitor's diary, handling routine client correspondence, and maintaining client records.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to client confidentiality.
Legal Assistant – LitigationLocation: WiganHour: Monday-Friday / 9:00am – 5:15pmSalary: £23,000 - £25,000 DOEOur client is currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant / Secretary to work within the Litigation department at their Wigan office. You will be supporting one senior Solicitor.Key tasks:
  1. Maintain Fee Earner’s diary arranging meetings and appointments. 
  2. Deal with routine client correspondence and queries.
  3. Opening and closing all files
  4. Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm’s standard of client care.
  5. Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with Lexcel’s requirements. 
  6. Produce client correspondence and enclosures for mailing including client bills.
  7. Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation  at all times.
  8. Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information.
  9. Request payments and record receipts of client monies. 
  10. Arrange searches, reports and any other information as requested by the fee earner.
About you:
  • Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary 
  • Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
  • Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
  • Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues

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