About you

When it comes to variety this role offers lots! Our Legal Assistants liaise with clients and management at all levels and need to be proactive in their prioritisation, initiative and multi-tasking. Amongst your day-to-day duties, you will:

Carry out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks
Undertake a range of admin duties including the completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more
Liaise with other areas of the business such as accounts/marketing teams
Provide Audio typing (Bighand) and copy typing as required
Liaise with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers
Attend to clients, delivering documentation as/when required
Provide reception cover when needed
It's extremely important that you are motivated and can demonstrate a "can do" approach. You'll need the ability to work well under pressure, be flexible, proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.

Key skills and competencies:

Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages.
Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows) desirable.
Good working knowledge of third party applications where appropriate e.g. Bighand, Oyez etc.
Motivated attitude demonstrating a "can do" approach.
Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
Be proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.
Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Considerate Team player who is able to work on own initiative.
What we offer

Excellent quality work
Competitive salary
Excellent support, supervision and guidance in all aspects of your work
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday), increasing with length of service
Death in service 2x salary
Pension contributions - 3% of salary
Comprehensive health insurance with discounted terms for dependants
Discounted legal services for you and your family and friends
Free parking
Discounted financial advice services

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.