Be a legal PA in Shenfield/Brentwood – PA to Head of Litigation to £25,000

Our Essex based Law Firm client is looking to recruit a new Legal PA to provide effective and professional support to their Head of Litigation department and one other Senior Associate – This role is heavily reliant on typing , therefore previous legal experience from within a busy Litigation department is essential, plus with this role being deadline orientated the Partner requires a self-starter who is proactive and has a ‘can do’ attitude. The main duties include Dealing with the new enquiries system, follow ups and record keeping, Open the paper file and Tikit TFB (Technology For Business) (PMS software) file for new clients in compliance with Lexcel, Carry out all necessary conflict checks and record results/notify the fee earner of any issues that arise, Fee earner to introduce Team Assistant to new clients where possible, Attend client to take delivery of documentation dropped in, Liaise with client and third parties to book appointments, Carry out tasks on behalf of fee earner to minimise their time, All relevant client work is to be time recorded for a decision by the fee earner on recoverability. As previously mentioned the candidate must have experience of working within a Legal Litigation department before. Candidates should be technically strong across all Microsoft packages and be confident handling billing and invoices. Offices are based along the Abellio Greater Anglian line with standard hours 9:00am to 5:00pm.