Legal Assistant - Great entry level role for law graduates

Please only apply if you are based in or around York.

Our Client a leading Law firm based in York have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their busy private client team.

Ideally, we are looking for someone with legal secretarial experience, someone with office experience or a law graduate looking for their next role.

Working 35 hours a week Monday-Friday office hours. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting Legal Advisers within the team in both individual transactions and as part of wider team projects.
• Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone.
• Giving estimates of costs to new clients.
• Opening of files on firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and day-to-day maintenance.
• Drafting and negotiating transactional documentation.
• Copy typing of correspondence and documents, amending and formatting complex documents.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Draft correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Perform general administrative duties such as answering phones, managing emails, and handling mail.

Person specification

• Excellent typing and MS office skills
• Previous legal admin/secretarial experience desirable or University graduate in law
• An interest in the legal environment
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Confident dealing with clients
• Strong team player and enthusiastic

If this sounds like it’s the one for you don't hesitate in applying.