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