Legal Assistant

We are recruiting full time Legal Assistants for Private Wealth and Succession (Edgerton Huddersfield) and Person Injury / Clinical Negligence teams.

Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks
• Preparing hearing and trial bundles
• Drafting documents, including instructions to counsel
• Dealing with new telephone enquiries
• Addressing correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties
• Attending to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care
• Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided
• Legal research

Personal Specifications

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Demonstrates an interest in the area of law applied for
• Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
• Good communication skills - both oral and written
• Some legal work experience is desirable

The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.