Legal Assistant
- Recruiter
- Slater and Gordon (UK) LLP
- Location
- Chester
- Salary
- Competitive plus benefits!
- Posted
- 11 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 08 Feb 2017
- Job Title
- Administration
- Practice Area
- Wills & Probate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Title: Legal Assistant - Wills, Trust and Probate
Location: Chester
Duration: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package
The opportunity;
Slater and Gordon are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our highly successful WTTP team in our Chester office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with proven office experience to join a leading Law firm.
Responsibilities of the role;
- Providing administrative support to fee earners to include managing and maintaining files from opening to archiving.
- Handling incoming and outgoing post
- Filing and overseeing the filing system
- Being the initial point of contact for telephone calls, handling enquiries and taking messages
- Preparing letters with guidance
- Assisting fee earners with billing so maintaining financial records and assisting with bill preparation.
- Following up any outstanding costs and ensuring the prompt payment is received
What we are looking for;
- Excellent administration experience
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and experience of using case management systems would be advantageous.
- A good standard of education and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Some knowledge of legislation and legal process would be advantageous
- A willingness to learn and the ability to pick up processes quickly and effectively
- Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to strict deadlines
- The ability to work on one's own initiative.
What we offer in return;
In return we offer a positive and inviting work environment, the opportunity to develop your career and an attractive benefits package which includes a competitive salary.
Slater and Gordon is an international consumer law firm operating in Australia and the UK. The Slater and Gordon group has approximately 5,500 staff in 90 offices internationally.
If you are interested in applying; please follow the online application process by clicking the Apply button on the left hand side. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an email acknowledgment and a member of the Recruitment Team will be in touch to talk through your application.