Legal Support Assistant in Northampton

Legal Support Assistant in Northampton

Northampton Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
HCR Law

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide essential support to high net worth clients and assist fee earners with various tasks.
  • Company: Dynamic legal firm with a focus on client relationships and team collaboration.
  • Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, bonuses, and health perks.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and offering excellent career growth.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
  • Qualifications: Strong admin skills, client-facing experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

About The Role

We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in a client facing environment to join our Private Client Team.

This team acts for a vast number of high net worth clients as well as numerous private family and charitable trusts.

Based in our Northampton Office, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team.

This role will see you working on a great variety of interesting tasks and would be well suited to someone with a flair for PA duties.

Responsibilities Of a Senior/ Legal Support Assistant

  • Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
  • Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing.
  • Drafting and formatting of letters, documents and forms.
  • Being the first point of contact for clients.
  • Liaising directly with third parties such as banks, the Probate Registry and HMRC.
  • Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating the team’s needs where possible.
  • Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.

About You

  • Adaptable and personable telephone etiquette and experience of working in a client facing environment.
  • Proactive nature and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
  • Strong administration experience with a flair for PA duties.
  • Experience within a legal, medical or professional services environment; former experience within the Private Client sector would be extremely desirable.
  • Sound IT knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Benefits of working with us as a Senior Legal Support Assistant

  • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
  • Support staff bonus scheme
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
  • Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • 1/3 gym membership contribution
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Healthcare cash plan

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them.

We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients.

We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.

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HCR Law

Contact Details:

HCR Law Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Legal Support Assistant in Northampton

Diary Management
Audio Typing
Word Processing
Document Drafting
Client Liaison
Administrative Support
Financial Transaction Preparation