Legal Assistant

WorkwithYorkshire are delighted to be partnering with a long established legal firm in York.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established company, where they offer a personal approach to all their clients.  You will be part of the Family Law Department in York with great opportunities for career development.

The is a full time role from Monday to Friday with a competitive salary and other benefits

Duties:

• Supporting Family Fee Earners by providing secretarial and administrative assistance, to help with the smooth management of client matters
• Preparing correspondence, including legal document and court forms from audio dictation
• Preparing bundles for court
• Dealing with identification documents and understanding AML procedures
• Keeping clients updated with an efficient and polite approach throughout the process
• Ensuring all client personal information is recorded accurately in the case management system
• Ensuring all relevant documents are saved and named correctly in the case management system
• Preparing bills and financial documentation
• Scheduling appointments and meetings with clients.
• Answering the phone and assisting clients and other callers.
• Photocopying and scanning documentation
• Updating and closing of matter files in the case management system and recording of client data
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards, company policies and procedures
• Meeting the highest quality of ethical standards

Key skills and experience;

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience of working in Family Law
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Adaptable and flexible
• Effectively manage sensitive and confidential information
• Previous experience of dealing with financial information
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and legal case management system

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Jenny on 07354 822563 or 01904 551915

Please apply by uploading your CV to candidates@workwithyorkshire.co.uk.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.