Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Maxim Recruitment Solutions ,
Reading, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000 per annum

Overview

Maxim Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to work for an outstanding law firm based in central Reading. All candidates will need to have previous experience working in a legal support role (Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Legal Secretary, Legal PA for example). The main duties of this role are as follows; Handling legal client files Diary management Maintaining confidential client information Keeping clients updated on case progress Arranging meetings, both internally and externally Drafting letters, documents and presentations Monitoring incoming and outgoing e mails and actioning if needed Other general legal support tasks The successful candidate must have; Experience working in a law firm Possess accurate IT skills Well organised and methodical Can work well on their own initiative Proactive Customer and Client focused and able to develop and maintain relationships with others Professional manner, both face to face and on the telephone Excellent attention to detail Committed team player Demonstrate a "can-do" attitude Benefits Competitive salary of between £23,000 - £26,000 Excellent benefit package Career development Maxim Recruitment Solutions acts as both a recruitment agency and recruitment business. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within 5 days please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. In line with the GDPR Regulations , we are making you aware that in order to proceed with your application; we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. By submitting your CV to this vacancy, you are agreeing to Maxim Recruitment Solutions holding your details to enable us to contact you to discuss this vacancy or other suitable positions. Details of our Privacy Notice can be found on our website or emailed across to you if requested. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions we have in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on our Privacy Notice or GDPR please do contact us.