We are working with a respected law firm in Harrogate who are seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their growing team. Supporting 2 senior partners and their teams, the successful candidate will be a legal graduate and have a minimum of 2 years legal support experience. Working in this busy team setting, this office-based role is a great opportunity to develop within this respected legal firm. Key duties will include;
*Provide legal assistant support to 2 solicitors and their team
*File correspondence in a timely manner, including emails, as appropriate in date and time order - within client matter management system.
*Open new matters adhering to established compliance processes in a timely manner
*Update compliance records on client matters
*Maintain the case management system
*Close and archive files and deeds
*Produce/amend documents
*Assist in compiling document bundles
*Proofread documents
*Organise meetings
*Liaise with clients and solicitors, taking detailed messages,
*Diary management/organising meetings
*Attending meetings and preparing follow-up notes
*Draft court forms/documentation
*Use HMCTS portal to lodge applications when requested
*Attend hearings to take notes/support clients
*Arrange travel
*Prepare client bills and correspondence for checking and manage payment of invoices
This is a great opportunity for a legal graduate; the successful candidate will have;
*A minimum of 2 years legal assistant experience
*Law graduate
*Excellent communication skills
*Strong attention to detail
*Excellent numerical skills
*Proficient in all MS Office packages
If you hold the above skills and experiences, please submit your CV for review. Please note if you do not hear within 7 days your application has been unsuccessful.