Legal Assistant
hace 13 días
Guildford
Our client is a forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation, and they are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Legal Assistant to support their busy team and front-of-house operations. You’ll work closely with solicitors and fee earners while also creating a warm, professional, and welcoming experience for clients and visitors. Are you a highly organised Legal Assistant looking to build your career in a fast-paced and dynamic team? Do you thrive on keeping things running smoothly and delivering exceptional client service? If so, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities: • Meeting and greeting clients in a professional and friendly manner, • Managing incoming calls and directing enquiries efficiently, • Coordinating meeting rooms and hospitality arrangements, • Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries, • Maintaining a polished and welcoming reception area, • Supporting the wider office with administrative coordination as needed, • Providing administrative and legal support to solicitors and fee earners, • Preparing, formatting, and amending legal documents and correspondence, • Managing client files and maintaining accurate records, • Conducting searches, ID checks, and compliance procedures, • Assisting with legal processes and post-completion matters, • Liaising confidently with clients and third parties, • Managing diaries, meetings, and deadlines effectively, • Supporting billing and file management processes Experience and Skill requirements: • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Administrator within a law firm, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Strong organisational abilities with a keen eye for detail, • The ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment, • A proactive and positive attitude, • Confidence using Microsoft Office and case management systems If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted