Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a Legal Assistant - Company Secretarial.

Hybrid working is available, Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week).

Requirements

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience
• Reliable with the ability to be flexible working when workloads demand and have the ability to do overtime in line with the team’s system agreed from time to time.

Desirable:

• Previous secretarial or administrative experience within a law firm
• Familiar with Oyez / Laser Forms

•  Familiar with Advanced track change features in Word or other document comparison packages such as Deltaview

Familiar with:

• Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
• General Accounts, Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Procedures

Experience:

• Ability to draft simple correspondence unsupervised and confidently produce legal documents and correspondence as and when required.
• Ability to prepare Companies House forms, board minutes and resolutions using precedents under supervision.
• Ability to set up and maintain files (both electronic and hard files) in an efficient and effective manner.
• Confidence and ability to communicate at senior levels.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a good rapport with all the members of the team.
• Team player able to fit into a friendly but busy team.
• Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional attitude.
• Ability to work accurately when under pressure, and to tight deadlines.
• Confidently manage accounts and money laundering duties associated with client files.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.  If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.