Legal Assistant - Law Firm - Manchester

Manchester Staff Ltd ,
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Legal Assistant - Award Winning Law Firm - Manchester Manchester Staff are currently searching for a Legal Assistant to be based in our clients vibrant offices in the heart of Manchester. Our client provide services on a variety of different sectors of Law and are an award winning company. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who wants to join a successful, established but very much growing business, and progress their career. The ideal Legal Assistant will be very ambitious, have 1-2 years Legal Assistant experience along with a hunger to grow and progress with the business. The role: Provide administrative support to fee earners to ensure effective and efficient administration, management and maintenance of files. Prepare precedent letters, simple letters, attendances, and internal memoranda as appropriate and provide effective support, guidance and delegation to colleagues. Handle any incoming/outgoing post alongside managing the filing system in accordance with National Practice Standards. Screen telephone calls and take relevant messages lodge documents and completion of court forms may be required. Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed, to support fee earners in the achievement of their personal fee budget. Skills & experience required: 1-2 years experience in a Conveyancing role Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems Excellent typing skills Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or relevant work experience Excellent oral and written communication skills The package ·Basic salary between £18,000 to £20,000 based on experience ·Pension. ·Christmas Shutdown. ·Clear career progression plan. Please send your CV for immediate consideration either by clicking apply now or sending directly. This is an immediate requirement with interviews taking place over the next week. Manchester Staff operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role. By applying for this role you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy which can both be found on our website. We take the security of personal data very seriously and by applying for this role you consent that we may hold your personal data on our database (CRM) for the purpose of finding jobs that could match your skill set. If we become aware of any other opportunities that could be of interest to you, we may let you know by either phone, email or SMS. About Manchester Staff: Manchester Staff are a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable permanent staff to local businesses. We can offer: - Free support and advice to help you with your job search. - Full interview support including a pre-interview call with a specialist consultant and coaching on interview tips and techniques. - After placement support.