Overview
Legal Assistant – Private Client – Walsall Jobs in Walsall, England, United Kingdom at HCB Solicitors
Title: Legal Assistant – Private Client – Walsall
Company: HCB Solicitors
Location: Walsall, England, United Kingdom
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised legal assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable private client team.
Responsibilities Include
Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and other involved parties
Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
Opening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA regulations
Supervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms and documents.
Submitting/registering forms and legal documents Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRC
Responsible for the organisation, safe custodian and release of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney’s, Probates and other associated legal documents.
Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earners
Monitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diaries
Searches and registering Wills with Certainty
Preparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts, liaising with the finance team
Preparing Estate Accounts on Excel
Handling overflow client telephone calls
Reception cover
Preparing and taking the banking and post
General administrative tasks
Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office
Requirements For This Role Include
Preferably previous work experience as legal assistant/secretary
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
Working knowledge of case management software
Proficiency in English
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Details
Immediate start available
Hours: Monday to Friday – 9:00 to 5:15
Attractive salary dependent on experience
26 days holiday + BHs
Pension scheme
Holiday bonus scheme
Firm funded eye tests
Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering note to Lisa Syrett – [email protected]
