Legal Assistant

Page Personnel Secretarial & Business Support ,
Preston, Lancashire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Page Personnel are working with a Preston-based legal firm who are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join and support a busy department. The role is varied and requires someone high energy who can copy with a busy workload. Client Details Our client are a large and reputable legal firm who offer legal services to commercial and private clients and also to specialist sectors. Due to business growth, they are seeking a Legal Assistant to support a thriving department across various areas of legal including Wills & Probate, Family and Crime. The role sits in their Preston office. Description The key responsibilities for the Legal Assistant are acting as point of contact on behalf of solicitors, handling case queries, opening and closing case files, copy and audio typing documents, preparing correspondence, handling incoming and outgoing post. The role is based in Preston. Profile The successful candidate will have/be: experience within a similar role excellent communication skills both written and verbal fast and accurate typing skills strong organisation skills ability to work at pace and to tight deadlines ability to work under own initiative and get involved good knowledge of IT systems Job Offer Our client offers chance to join a progressive firm salary between £21-24K on-site parking holiday package pension schemes