Description

Legal Personal Assistant

Northampton

£26,500-£29,000 D.O.E

Full Time Monday-Friday

About the role:

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in a client facing environment to join our Private Client Team. This team acts for a vast number of high net worth clients as well as numerous private family and charitable trusts.

Based in our Northampton Office, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. This role will see you working on a great variety of interesting tasks and would be well suited to someone with a flair for PA duties.

Responsibilities of a Senior Legal Support Assistant include:

Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners

Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing

Drafting and formatting of letters, documents and forms

Being the first point of contact for clients

Liaising directly with third parties such as banks, the Probate Registry and HMRC

Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating the teams needs where possible

Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required

About The Candidate:

As a Senior Legal Support Assistant you will have:

An adaptable and personable telephone etiquette and experience of working in a client facing environment

Proactive nature and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work

Strong administration experience with a flair for PA duties

Experience within a legal, medical or professional services environment; former experience within the Private Client sector would be extremely desirable

Sound IT knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel

About The Company:

Benefits of working with us as a Senior Legal Support Assistant:

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)

Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

1/3 gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Healthcare cash plan