Legal Secretary/ Assistant

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for a full time Legal Assistant/ Secretary to join their expanding Personal Injury team. This role will provide a high level of support to Solicitors and other team members in the provision of an efficient, personal and professional service at all times, ensuring that business objectives are achieved.

We are looking to recruit a candidate with experience as a legal secretary or legal assistant in a personal injury setting, however, this is not essential, and training will be provided. The right candidate will be willing to learn the role with a desire to deliver their responsibilities to a high standard and operate in a fast-paced team with the aim of becoming an integral and invaluable part of that team.

You will be expected to:

* Maintain files with an effective and accurate use of the case management system (Leap), including opening files and archiving

* Manage diaries

* Make and receive calls from clients and other third parties

* Deal effectively with new enquiries, ensuring that they are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our client care policy

* Take ownership of preparing and managing all forms of correspondence, including letters and emails, along with inbound post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required

* Understand the importance of your flexible role in the smooth running of the office

* Know how to prioritise tasks when several appear equally urgent and important

* Give a good impression of the firm from the first contact onwards

* Apply sound customer service techniques to handle clients in a sensitive and approachable manner both face to face and on the telephone

* Regard all your solicitors’ clients as your own and familiarise yourself with each case so as to understand how to respond

* Type accurately and with speed through digital audio type

* Dealing with client ID and carrying out identity checks

* Prepare letters and invoices

* Maintain high professional standards, confidence and integrity

Required skills:

* Strong analytical skills and a great attention to detail

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* An ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel, including Microsoft Teams

* Communicate effectively and courteously and convey information accurately

* Work calmly and accurately under pressure

* An ability to prioritise tasks

* Willingness and ability to learn new technology

* Self-managed, organised and a high level of initiative

* Integrity to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

* A ‘Can Do’ and dynamic attitude.

Company benefits include:

Entitlement to profit share after 6 months

Opportunity to bring in ideas and influence the success of the company by being an employee owner

Generous Annual Leave - 25 days plus bank holidays and the ability to carry forward unused holiday

Extra holiday at Christmas - 3 days extra holiday, to be taken over the Christmas period when our office closes

Employee Assistance Programme - health plan where you can claim back the cost of treatment for you and your children including dental, opticians, flu jab, specialist consultations and diagnostics as well as complementary and alternative therapies, with access to Virtual GP and prescription service for peace of mind

Generous discounts on legal fees across all our departments

Access to free advice, support and confidential counselling 24/7

Company Pension Scheme with Nest Pensions

Career development and progression plans for all team members, including study leave and funding for qualifications

In-house training & courses

Birthday presents and company social events each quarter, company funded Christmas party and more