Legal Assistant
- Recruiter
- ACS Recruitment Solutions Limited
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- Up to £27kPA DOE
- Posted
- 28 Feb 2023
- Closes
- 28 Mar 2023
- Job Title
- Company Secretary
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Matter Management Assistant
Up to £27kpa DOE
Monday – Friday, Full-time permanent
Milton Keynes
Are you an experienced data management assistant with meticulous attention to detail, looking to embark on your next new challenge within a reputable Law Firm?
ACS Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a highly well-established and reputable Firm seeking a Matter Management Assistant to join the Business Support Services Team, on a full time permanent basis.
This is a perfect opportunity for an individual from a professional services background with excellent communication skills, offering the opportunity to assist on a wide variety of compliance matters for individual and corporate clients.
The role:
- Responsible for dealing with inputting relevant data into the firm’s practice management system for all new clients and matters Communicating directly with clients to gather any missing information Working with colleagues to ensure each new client is onboarded efficiently and within the correct timeframe Initiating anti-money laundering (AML) verification checks through the use of third party App based verification systems Assisting the wider compliance team with client due diligence on clients requiring new or additional services in accordance with internal procedures and money laundering regulations Conducting internal conflict of interest checks to see if the Firm act for clients on another matter - ensuring all results are accurately recorded and any potential conflict issues are escalated in line with procedures Creating first draft engagement documents using the firm’s standard templates Referring any requests to change terms and conditions to the Head of Compliance Keeping up to date with changes in money laundering regulations and the Firm’s policies and procedures Previous experience in a professional or financial services firm is desirable but not essential Good understanding/familiar with Microsoft applications Managing the File Closing process for all completed matters to include: Liaising with colleagues to check all post completion work has been completed Liaising with the finance team and checking financial ledgers Communicating with clients by email confirming relevant information, including retention dates Assisting colleagues updating and maintaining the Records database in relation to client data Any other duties as requested by the team
- Are you the right candidate?
- Excellent communication skills, with an ability to communicate directly with individual and corporate clients Work well in a team – this role will require good communication skills Good data inputting, IT skills and more general administration experience Meticulous attention to detail when data inputting Experience of working with auditing within a quality assured environment desirable but not essential (e.g. ISO) A practical and commercial approach to problem solving Excellent organisation, skills and the ability to multi-task and work under pressure Good written communication and drafting skills
What can the Firm offer you?
- BUPA Private Health Employee Assistance Programme Income Protection Scheme Death in Service Benefits Perkbox/Benefits hub And many more fantastic benefits!