Legal Assistant - Family

Aspiria Recruit have an exciting opportunity to join a highly-reputable firm in Plymouth. This role will be to join the firm's Family team as a Legal Assistant, providing direct support to the fee-earners and being responsible for dealing with new enquiries, liaising with clients, daily administrative tasks such as, filing, opening & closing of files, preparing mail and booking meeting rooms and client appointments. The successful candidate will have 1 years recent experience working as a Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary in a solicitor's office.

Tasks will include:

• Handling new enquiries.
• Setting up client details on the case management system.
• Audio & copy typing.
• Provide suitable client care correspondence.
• Daily administrative tasks.
• Liaise with clients and contacts by telephone and in writing.
• Prepare mail and enclosures for despatch.
• Preparation of bills.
• Occasional reception cover.
• Booking meeting rooms and client appointments.
• Ability to create and update court bundles.

Skills & experience sought:

• 1 years recent experience working as a Legal Assistant.
• Confident speaking on the telephone.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• A positive attitude.

Benefits:

• Lifestyle hour 'free passes'
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounted gym membership
• Annual bonus schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Staff discounts on legal services

plus more...

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact Katie at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)