Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant to provide high quality support within a busy practice.

Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week

Department: Private Client

Location: This role can be based at either Petts Wood or Bexleyheath

Main Tasks/Accountabilities

1. Make & receive telephone calls, including arranging appointments, contacting third parties, taking payments, and providing updates in a courteous, professional, and efficient manner.
2. Open, close, and archive electronic files.
3. Generate and send out invoices.
4. Prepare letters and documents accurately and carefully under supervision.
5. Record time spent on a matter accurately using the electronic case management system.
6. Diaries key dates through the electronic case management system.
7. Ensure electronic files are well organized.
8. Undertake administrative tasks such as scanning and photocopying.
9. Answer external incoming calls as part of the telephone rota.
10. Comply with all office procedure requirements.
11. Any other duties as required.

Essential Skills/Abilities

• High standard of verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Team player.
• Strong IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Confident communicator.

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