Legal Assistant

Our clients, located in Bexley, are seeking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant.

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm –Monday – Friday

Permanent – Office Based.

Responsibilities:

• Issue quotes (using the firm database).
• Assist with file opening and logging of new clients.
• Carry out conflict checks as well as identification and verification checks (with support where required).
• Make appointments and meet with clients to take instructions.
• Assist with client enquiries on the phone and in person, efficiently, politely and promptly.
• Answer telephone calls from agents and other stakeholders.
• Produce attendance notes of telephone calls and visits.
• Ensure any risks or issues are raised with the fee earner in a timely manner.
• Maintain client files:
• Draft letters, documents, applications and bundles.
• Complete registration at the Land Registry within the priority period.
• Effectively utilise case management systems.
• Complete relevant Accounts forms in respect of money coming in and going out and ensure, where appropriate, forms are filed on the client files, accurately and fully.
• Process payments.
• Keep up to date with typing from dictations.
• Support Fee Earners by undertaking any other ad hoc duties as required from time to time.
• Comply with all aspects of firmwide policies and procedures.
• Promptly update client notes during the course of the matter.
• Scan and save documents.
• Archive and destruct documents in line with record keeping procedures.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience working as a legal assistant (preferably within commercial conveyancing)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to manage workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Pro-active approach

Competitive Salary

Please Note:

Due to the high volume of CVs we receive it is not viable for us to respond to individuals. If you have not received a response within 7 days then please kindly assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance