At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential legal and administrative support in a dynamic employment law environment.
- Company: Join a respected legal firm with a focus on professional growth and teamwork.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and enjoy a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal development and exposure to various legal processes.
- Why this job: Kickstart your legal career while working alongside experienced professionals in a vibrant team.
- Qualifications: Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Administrator is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Employment department on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals, supporting a busy and highly regarded team while gaining exposure to a broad range of employment law matters.
As a Legal Assistant, you will work closely with fee earners and colleagues across the department, providing comprehensive administrative support and helping to ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately. This is a varied role that offers exposure to client interaction, legal processes, business development activities and operational support within a professional legal environment.
Key Responsibilities- Providing day-to-day administrative support to fee earners within the Employment team.
- Managing file opening, document production, filing, archiving and correspondence.
- Supporting document preparation, including drafting documents, bills and forms using approved templates and precedents.
- Assisting with legal processes, including online portals, court documentation, funding applications and case administration.
- Managing emails, telephone enquiries and diary coordination where required.
- Liaising with clients, courts, experts, agents and other third parties.
- Supporting the management of confidential documentation and client records.
- Delivering a professional and responsive service to clients at all times.
- Acting as a key point of contact for client enquiries and maintaining strong working relationships.
- Supporting fee earners with client communications via telephone, email and written correspondence.
- Assisting with new client enquiries and ensuring a positive client experience throughout the process.
- Ensuring compliance with firm policies and procedures.
- Supporting file audits and administrative compliance checks.
- Assisting with file opening processes, anti-money laundering checks and risk management requirements.
- Maintaining high standards of confidentiality, data protection and information security.
- Assisting with marketing and business development activities.
- Preparing presentation materials and client-facing documentation.
- Updating and maintaining CRM records and client information.
- Coordinating team meetings, training sessions and departmental events.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
Assistant Paralegal - Conveyancing in City of London employer: Blue Legal
Join a dynamic and supportive legal team as an Assistant Paralegal in Conveyancing, where you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and employee growth. Located in a vibrant area, our firm offers a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training programmes, and opportunities to engage with clients and enhance your legal expertise. This role not only provides valuable exposure to various aspects of employment law but also fosters a strong sense of community and teamwork among colleagues.
