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Coventry, West Midlands
Legal Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £20,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client is a well-established and respected Legal Firm in Coventry looking to recruit a Legal Assistant within their Childcare team. The Legal Assistant is responsible for performing administrative support to the Childcare Solicitor. It is essential that the successful candidate has a strong administrative background within a professional or corporate environment and has strong and accurate audio typing skills. This role would suit a diligent and organised individual who is looking for longevity within their next role. Responsibilities: Assisting with legal aid case work Issue the client care letter via email or post Undertake the file closure activity ensuring balances are appropriately actioned and client confirmation is issued. Operate an effective system that ensures all critical activities and dates relating to matter progression are acted upon within the required timelines. Maintain accurate filing systems, lodging actions and documents in a timely manner. Ensure all filing is completed and up to date on a daily basis. Undertake audio typing as required, ensuring that the completed documentation is provided to the fee earner within the timeframe applicable to the team. Prepare high quality documentation covering letters, presentations, spreadsheets and reports as required by the Fee Earner Complete administrative functions such as document scanning, preparation of bundles, issuing of faxes and photocopying as required. Skills & Experience: Confident and accurate audio typing skills Childcare law experience would be advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to communicate confidently and appropriately with colleagues and clients at all levels Strong organisation skills to enable you to organise your day and prioritise your own workload An excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to handle heavy workloads in a fast paced environment Computer Literate - confident user of MS (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Additional Information: If you are interested in the above role; then please apply with an updated copy of your CV or call Sarah Cleaver for more information on .