Legal Personal Assistant

Legal Personal Assistant

Northampton

£26,500-£29,000 D.O.E

Full Time Monday-Friday

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in a client facing environment to join our Private Client Team. This team acts for a vast number of high net worth clients as well as numerous private family and charitable trusts.

Based in our Northampton Office, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. This role will see you working on a great variety of interesting tasks and would be well suited to someone with a flair for PA duties. 

Responsibilities of a Senior Legal Support Assistant include:

• Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing
• Drafting and formatting of letters, documents and forms
• Being the first point of contact for clients
• Liaising directly with third parties such as banks, the Probate Registry and HMRC
• Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible
• Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required

About The Candidate:

As a Senior Legal Support Assistant you will have:

• An adaptable and personable telephone etiquette and experience of working in a client facing environment
• Proactive nature and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work
• Strong administration experience with a flair for PA duties
• Experience within a legal, medical or professional services environment; former experience within the Private Client sector would be extremely desirable
• Sound IT knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel

About The Company:

Benefits of working with us as a Senior Legal Support Assistant:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations
• Healthcare cash plan