Overview
Paralegal/Legal Assistant Jobs in Hove, England, UK at Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Position: Paralegal / Legal Assistant
A leading Law firm is looking for an experienced Private client Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their fast paced and
friendly team
in Hove.
The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.
The role will involve
– * To assist fee-earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by them. Including (but not limited to) the areas of:
Wills and Trusts, Estates, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.
* To assist fee-earners in the management of a caseload by dealing with file related queries, face to face or by telephone.
* To process matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.
* To support fee-earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
* To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee-earner.
* To attend to clients, taking instructions and making enquiries as necessary.
* To follow correctly all procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements. Including efficient use of the case management system.
* To form part of a centralised process for handling requests for files and documents by clients or to other solicitors.
* To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients.
* To help maximise the firm’s potential to cross – sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities (with guidance.)
* To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with supervision.
* To comply with all private client and firm policies and procedures.
* To ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times
* To provide holiday/absence cover for other support staff in the department where appropriate.
* To provide cover for Reception/ office administration where appropriate.
* Any other reasonable duties, which your line manager may request for time to time.
Key Responsibilities
* Help with the processing of cases and files
* To help develop department precedents
* To follow firm and department policies
* Complying with SRA professional conduct rules and Law Society guidance for private client work
* Do only work with the scope set by the department and within your own capabilities
Person Specification
* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal (ideally in Private Client)
* High level of
attention to detail
* IT literate – Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Digital Dictation/Case Management Systems
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Fast, accurate typing ability using digital dictation and audio systems
* Excellent
communication skills
and team player
* Proactive, professional and friendly demeanour
Please
apply today
, this role offers excellent benefits, including free parking,
career development
and a supportive and
friendly team
Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Company: Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Location: Hove, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
