I am currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join this highly regarded law firm based in Harrogate. This is a busy and varied role where you will be responsible for providing full administrative support to Fee Earners in the Family department. The successful applicant will have experience of working in a similar role, have excellent organisational and communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team.
Duties will include:
Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using our case management system Proclaim.
Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation
Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required
Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation
Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter
Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required
Preparation of court documentation including e-bundling
Use of the online divorce portal to accurately upload documents
Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers
Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required
The successful applicant will have experience of working in a similar role, have excellent organisational and communication skills along with the ability to work as part of a team.