Legal Assistant

We’re supporting a well-established and growing law firm who are looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in the legal sector who is keen to take on a varied and engaging role while playing an active part in the continued growth of the department. The Role Working closely with the wider business, you’ll support on a broad range of legal matters and help strengthen the firm’s presence within this sector. You’ll be trusted with responsibility & client contact from the outset. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: Previous legal experience & knowledge Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail A proactive approach to business development and client relationship building Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused manner Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office A positive attitude and a strong team ethic Within this position, you’ll also be: Answering incoming calls and directing them or taking messages as required Responding to email queries Arranging of appointments & meetings Creating & maintaining of accurate records Opening & closing of files Using case management system to keep cases upto date Word processing/typing of documents as requested Printing, photocopying, scanning, filing & archiving of documents Working to tight deadlines  Carrying out any other ad hoc duties as required Salary & Working Hours Salary is £24,000 - £26,000 per annum, dependant on experience Working hours are full time office hours, Monday – Friday Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available -  (phone number removed)