At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide secretarial support to a Private Client Fee Earner and manage a busy workload.
- Company: Join a leading regional law firm in Taunton with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and opportunities for progression.
- Other info: Ideal for proactive individuals who thrive under pressure and enjoy varied tasks.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and develop your legal skills in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Previous Legal Assistant experience and excellent audio typing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a full-time Private Client Legal Assistant to join a leading regional law firm in Taunton.
About the Role
You will provide full secretarial support to one fee earner within the Private Client department. The role requires excellent audio typing skills and the confidence to manage a busy and varied workload using your own initiative.
Private Client Legal Assistant Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive secretarial support one on one with a Private Client Fee Earner
- Producing accurate documentation and correspondence
- Supporting wider department members on occasion, when needed
- Assisting with reception cover at lunchtimes and during absences, when needed
- Anticipating and meeting the needs of the department proactively
Private Client Legal Assistant Requirements
- Previous Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary experience is essential
- Previous Private Client experience is preferable
- Excellent secretarial and audio typing skills with strong attention to detail
- Good organisational skills and effective written and verbal communication
- Competent in Word, Outlook and other Microsoft products
- Able to work flexibly, cope well under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Positive, proactive approach with the ability to use your own initiative
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Pension scheme
- Progression opportunities
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with excellent audio typing skills and a meticulous eye for detail. You'll be comfortable juggling competing priorities, confident working on your own initiative, and keen to become a valued member of a supportive law firm based in Taunton.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers.
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