Overview
Private Client Legal Assistant Jobs in Worthing, England, UK at Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
A leading Law firm is looking for an experienced Private client Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their fast paced and
friendly team
in Worthing.
Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.
The role will involve
– * To assist fee-earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by them. Including (but not limited to) the areas of:
Wills and Trusts, Estates, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.
* To assist fee-earners in the management of a caseload by dealing with file related queries, face to face or by telephone.
* To process matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* To support fee-earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
* To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee-earner.
* To attend to clients, taking instructions and making enquiries as necessary.
* To follow correctly all procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements. Including efficient use of the case management system.
* To form part of a centralised process for handling requests for files and documents by clients or to other solicitors.
* To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients.
* To help maximise the firm’s potential to cross – sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities (with guidance.)
* To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with supervision.
* To comply with all private client and firm policies and procedures.
* To ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times
* To provide holiday/absence cover for other support staff in the department where appropriate.
* To provide cover for Reception/ office administration where appropriate.
* Any other reasonable duties, which your line manager may request for time to time.
Key Responsibilities
* Help with the processing of cases and files
* To help develop department precedents
* To follow firm and department policies
* Complying with SRA professional conduct rules and Law Society guidance for private client work
* Do only work with the scope set by the department and within your own capabilities
General
* Responsible for self-development and compliance with relevant training requirements in the area of Private Client as well as wider core skills
* Conduct self-appraisal and development planning
* Complete time recording (as appropriate)
* Follow administrative systems and procedures
* To ensure confidentiality and security of firm’s and client’s documentation and information
* Shared general administrative duties including photocopying, scanning, filing, door answering and letter writing, opening and sorting incoming post, franking external post and assisting reception as required.
Please
apply today
, this role offers excellent benefits, including free parking,
career development
and a supportive and
friendly team
Title: Private Client Legal Assistant
Company: Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Worthing, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal, Administrative/Clerical
