Legal Assistant/Paralegal
SW15
£15,000 - £17,500 (depending on experience)
Due to the continued success of the firm, we have an opening for a Legal Secretarial Assistant / PA. This is a permanent role and you will be working directly with the Practice Manager /Managing Director.
The Team
Join a friendly and hard-working firm, where initiative is encouraged and there is great development opportunity for those who are ambitious and quick learners.
The successful candidate will need to show that they are committed to the administrative role.
This is a great opportunity for someone with ILEX or business/administration qualifications or a recent college Leaver, or someone with strong office/administration skills.
Responsibilities
Provide junior secretarial, administrative and clerical support to the Director and existing lawyers and staff by assisting and supporting with tasks included in, but not limited, typing, copying, scanning, booking appointments, meeting and greeting clients, doing the outgoing post, dealing with incoming post, drafting documents/letters and emails, audio-typing, having the initiative to ensure that information is correct and checking, where appropriate, ensuring the office policy is adhered to and work is professionally presented, with no spelling or grammatical errors. Process expenses, invoices and payments received, and conduct basic book-keeping.
Key Skills and experience
The ideal candidate will have relevant experience gained in a similar role within a professional company. Will have good IT skills and be able to use Word and Excel. Good communication skills with the ability to liaise and work well with clients from different backgrounds and other secretaries. Typing speed at least 40 wpm, but will be expected to develop to a higher speed, GCSE Maths and English essential for the role, with good grades.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15,000.00 to £17,500.00 /year
Job Location: London SW15
Preferred experience: Legal Assistant: 1 year.