Legal Administrative Assistant Mental Health & Court of Protection Departments About GN Law GN Law is an independent law firm with a committed team of solicitors, paralegals and support staff. Our specialist areas of law include: ● Court of Protection – safeguarding the rights and interests of vulnerable individuals ● Mental Health – supporting and representing patients detained under the Mental Health Act ● Claims Against Police & Public Authorities – challenging misconduct and abuses of power ● Wills, Trusts & Probate – helping clients plan for their future and the future of their families ● Family – supporting families through divorce, financial matters and children cases We are looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy team, working across our Mental Health and Court of Protection departments. You will provide essential administrative support to our fee earners and wider teams, helping to ensure that files, diaries, enquiries and funding-related administration are kept accurate and up to date. You do not need a law degree or previous legal experience for this role. Assisting with file opening, including completing risk management forms and relevant case and matter details. • Assisting with new enquiries, including taking initial enquiry calls and contacting the relevant Mental Health Act Office regarding section dates and solicitor involvement. • Providing typing and document support, including medical records, report considerations and letters. • Assisting with billing administration by ensuring paper files are complete and adding the appropriate 'destroy date' to files before they are sent to Accounts. Assisting with file opening, including completing risk management forms and relevant case and matter details • Taking responsibility for the Court of Protection Outlook diary, including internal meetings, training dates, organising rotas and other departmental commitments. • Merging, compressing and converting documents using Adobe and other relevant software. • Confident with technology and software systems, including Microsoft Office, Adobe and general computer applications. • A quick learner who is comfortable learning new systems and processes, including Unity, CCMS and other legal software. • Professional and confident on the telephone, with a friendly and helpful manner. • Able to communicate clearly and professionally with clients, colleagues, hospitals, solicitors, counsel, local authorities and other external organisations. • Able to prioritise competing demands effectively and remain composed in a busy environment, even when faced with changing priorities or urgent requests. • Accurate and methodical, particularly when working with confidential client information and legal documentation. • No particular degree or legal background is required for this position. Previous experience in an administrative, legal, professional services or client-facing environment would be beneficial, but we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate the right skills, attitude and ability to learn. Strong general computer literacy. • Excellent Microsoft Office skills. • Confidence using Adobe and other document-management software. • This role provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience within two specialist areas of law and to work closely with experienced legal professionals. You will play an important role in keeping both departments running smoothly, with exposure to a wide variety of legal, administrative, client-facing and funding-related processes.
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