Legal Assistant

Time Appointments are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm based in Bury St Edmunds, who are seeking a professional and conscientious Legal Assistant to join their Employment team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional individual to join a business that prides itself on its excellent reputation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Providing effective and efficient support to a team of Fee Earners
• Liaising with clients over the telephone and face-to-face, handling initial enquiries
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence
• Assisting with a full range of employment matters
• Preparing a variety of legal documents
• Organising and maintaining legal files and documentation
• Audio, digital and copy typing
• Monitoring deadlines in respect of client matters and notifying relevant Fee Earners
• Maintaining and updating client files
• Diary management
• Undertaking general administrative and routine office duties

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Legal Secretary, or strong administrative experience gained within a professional, regulated industry
• Knowledge of employment law (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• A positive, proactive and friendly approach