Private Client Team Assistant

Private Client Legal Assistant Our client, a professional Law firm based in Brentwood are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary / Team Assistant with recent Private Client Law experience to join their team on a full-time permanent basis. The ideal candidate for this role will have strong legal secretarial skills, be highly organised and be a strong team player who is confident in managing busy diaries, digital dictation and a wide range of administration and secretarial duties. The Role The Legal Secretary / Team Assistant (Private Client) role will include: - * Providing typing and administrative support to one or more lawyers * Opening files on TFB and physical files * Carrying out ID checks and money laundering checks * Carrying out all necessary conflict checks, recording results, and notifying the lawyer of any issues arising * Completing forms – Oyez etc and saving in TFB * Preparing bills and draft narratives * Attending to client to take delivery of documentation dropped in etc * Telephoning clients and following up client enquires as directed * Taking credit card payments * Booking events, training etc and diarising for fee earners and colleagues * Making tea or coffee for meetings and providing cover for reception when required. You will need: - * Strong legal secretarial skills & knowledge / experience in Private Client Law. * Strong spelling, grammar, and interpersonal and communication skills. * Excellent knowledge of all MS packages and ideally Partners for Windows. * Experience of third-party applications e.g. Land Registry, Bighand, Oyez etc. * To be self-motivated with a “can do” flexible approach. * The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced Legal environment. * To be proactive and takes ownership of issues and offers solutions. * Have excellent organisation skills and a strong attention to detail. * Be a strong team player who is also able to work on your own initiative. * Professional approach. What’s in it for you: - * 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pro Rata * Pension * Private Health * Death in service * Parking * Friendly office environment * Working hours 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday office based Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2399 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion