Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Private Client
4 days ago
York
Our Client a leading Law firm based in York have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their busy private client team due to retirement. \n Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience or a law graduate looking for their next role (must be willing to stay in a Legal Assistant position for a min of 2 years). \n Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary between £ depending on experience. \n Duties and responsibilities: \n\n • Prepared and amended legal documents and correspondence through audio/copy typing, ensuring accuracy, proofreading, and compliance with firm standards.\n, • Managed client files, deeds, and legal documentation using case management and online systems, maintaining regulatory compliance and confidentiality.\n, • Handled incoming and outgoing correspondence, filing, scanning, document retrieval, and general administrative support.\n, • Delivered professional client service via telephone and face-to-face interactions, managing enquiries, appointments, diaries, meetings, and room bookings.\n, • Supported billing and accounts processes, including invoice preparation and documentation.\n, • Assisted colleagues and contributed to an efficient team environment while adhering to internal policies, risk management procedures, and money laundering regulations.\n\n Person specification \n\n • Excellent typing and MS office skills\n, • Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law happy to commit to an assistant role for min of 2 years \n, • An interest in the legal environment\n, • Strong team player with excellent communication skills\n, • Confident dealing with clients\n, • Strong team player and enthusiastic \n\n Benefit package: \n\n • Competitive salary \n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, your birthday off.\n, • Death in service scheme \n, • Healthcare cash plan \n, • Wellness group\n, • Inclusive & fun culture \n, • Clear and transparent progression plan – for everyone, not just lawyers\n\n If this sounds like it’s the one for you don't hesitate in applying. \n