Job description
Legal Assistant
Are you a proactive and self-motivated individual with a strong track record in providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support? If so, wed love to hear from you.
This is an office-based role with the option to work one day from home after completing your training period. Youll be working Monday to Friday, 9:00am5:00pm, with a one-hour lunch break. Free on-site parking is available.
What we offer:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off and no guilt about taking your leave
- Death in service scheme for added peace of mind
- Healthcare cash plan to support your wellbeing
- Wellness group initiatives, because mental health matters
Key responsibilities:
- Typing and proofreading correspondence and legal documents
- Opening, closing, filing, storing, and retrieving client files in line with procedures
- Preparing and sending mail, ensuring correct enclosures
- Supporting copying and document production tasks
- Managing the Legal Advisers diary, meetings, and appointments
- Providing support to the wider secretarial team
- Assisting clients professionally, both in person and over the phone
- Handling incoming calls promptly and relaying messages accurately
- Participating in ongoing training and development
- Maintaining strict confidentiality of all client and firm information
What were looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar role is essential
- RSA Level 2 in typing (or equivalent), with experience in audio and copy typing
- Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook, with experience using digital dictation and case management systems (Proclaim knowledge is desirable)
- Excellent client service skills with a calm, empathetic approach
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently using initiative, with minimal supervision
COG LTD is acting as an Employment Agency.
Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Malton
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Salary indication
- £28,000 Per Month
- Profession type
- Legal
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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