Legal Assistant

WAT109_1700501742

Salary Package: £26000 - £32000 per annum
Location: St. Albans, England
Consultant: Nitish Soni
Posted: 20/11/2023

Description:

Berry Recruitment are recruiting for a Legal Assistant on behalf of our client, an award-winning legal services firm based in the Hertfordshire area. As a Legal Assistant, you will be instrumental in providing efficient service to clients, progressing files, and supporting the Private Client Department. This role requires specialised knowledge and experience in dealing with private clients.

Salary: £26000 - £32000 per annum (dependant on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle client instructions, progress matter files, and draft legal documents.


• Achieve set fee targets, maintain chargeable time requirements.


• Maintain control of an allocated caseload, ensuring file management standards.


• Draft legal statements, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and other documents.


• Bill matters promptly and accurately, collect outstanding costs and disbursements.


• Provide secretarial and administrative support.

Qualifications & Skills:

• LLB Law degree.


• Minimum 2-year background working within a law firm.


• Experience dealing with private clients.


• Desirable: Secretarial experience in a Law firm.


• Knowledge and passion for private client law.


• Good communication skills and fast, accurate keyboard skills.


• Computer Literacy in relevant software packages.


• Ability to multi-task, organise, and work calmly under pressure.


• Strong organisational skills and initiative.

Company Benefits:

• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• Generous annual leave and holiday allowance.


• Health and wellness programs.


• Contributory pension scheme.


• Employee assistance program.


• Dynamic and inclusive work environment.

If you meet these qualifications and are ready to contribute to a dynamic legal team, we encourage you to apply online for this Legal Assistant position.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.