John Hodge Solicitors are looking to recruit a full-time experienced Legal Assistant to join their Clevedon practice to support the Wills, Probate and Estate Administration Department. Legal Assistants are integral to the success of the business, providing Lawyers with essential and pro-active support. The successful candidate will benefit from working alongside an experienced Partner and a friendly and supportive team where each individual is encouraged to strive to fulfill their individual professional development goals, within a firm who put their clients at the heart of what they do.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Drafting of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney;
- Assist their line manager by being an additional point of contact for clients;
- Managing the day to day running of Estate Administration matters;
- Undertake certain elements of chargeable work under supervision as allocated by partners and other fee earners;
- Deal with chasing of clients and third parties;
- Be the first point of contact for the department’s initial enquiries over the telephone and face to face and provide costs information to the client;
- Open electronic files following receipt of instructions from client. The practice are in the process of working towards achieving a paperless office;
- Assist with maintaining electronic and physical files so they remain compliant and up to date;
- Preparing correspondence and documents through audiotyping and word processing;
- Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all the firm’s and client documentation and information;
- Open and scan in post for the office;
- Maintain adequate supplies and resources for the office.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
- Have recent knowledge and experience working within a busy Wills and Probate department within the legal sector;
- Have strong communication and client care skills to ensure our clients receive an efficient, reliable and friendly service over the telephone, in written correspondence and face to face;
- Demonstrate initiative and be flexible and proactive in their support to the department and the wider office team;
- Have strong organisational skills to manage their own workload whilst managing their line manager’s diary;
- Demonstrate attention to detail and have excellent typing skills;
- Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Digital Dictation;
- Be a team player but also be able to work autonomously;
- Be passionate about law and have a strong work ethic;
- Be available to work Monday-Friday 9:00-17:15 and Saturdays 9:00-13:00 to cover annual leave when required up to 4 times a year;
- Be local to the Clevedon or surrounding areas;
- Have a full, clean driving licence.
Benefits:
- Quality training and supervision;
- Career progression;
- A monthly flexi time allowance;
- Annual leave that increases based on length of service;
- A competitive salary and annual salary reviews;
- A great work-life balance and supportive culture;
- Private medical insurance;
- Annual flu vaccinations (optional);
- Corporate eye care scheme.
For more information or to apply with your CV and covering letter, please contact Kelly Pendleton by email to kelly.pendleton@johnhodge.co.uk