The team
Our Private Client team has a strong and growing reputation in the Essex market and across Wills & Estate Planning, Probate, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trust related work. The team are ranked within Legal 500 and includes members of STEP and The Lifetime of Lawyers Association. Due to high demand we now seek a hands-on Team Assistant to provide effective support services to our solicitors.
About you
When it comes to variety this role offers lots! Our Team Assistants liaise with clients and management at all levels and need to be proactive in their prioritisation, initiative and multi-tasking. Amongst your day-to-day duties, you will:
- Carry out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks
- Undertake a range of admin duties including the completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more
- Liaise with other areas of the business such as accounts/marketing teams
- Provide Audio typing (Bighand) and copy typing as required
- Liaise with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers
- Attend to clients, delivering documentation as/when required
- Provide reception cover when needed
It’s extremely important that you are motivated and can demonstrate a “can do” approach. You’ll need the ability to work well under pressure, be flexible, proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.
Key skills and competencies:
- Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages.
- Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows) desirable.
- Good working knowledge of third party applications where appropriate e.g. Bighand, Oyez etc.
- Motivated attitude demonstrating a “can do” approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
- Be proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.
- Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Considerate Team player who is able to work on own initiative.
What we offer
- Excellent quality work
- Competitive salary
- Excellent support, supervision and guidance in all aspects of your work
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays and birthday), increasing with length of service
- Death in service 2x salary
- Pension contributions – 3% of salary
- Comprehensive health insurance with discounted terms for dependants
- Discounted legal services for you and your family and friends
- Free parking
- Discounted financial advice services