Legal Assistant
Role Overview & Responsibilities
We are looking for Legal Assistant for our busy PI and Abuse Department based in Leeds.
We are looking for someone who can apply themselves to assist with a busy case load. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
- Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
- Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
- Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
- Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
- Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
- Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
- Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
- Legal research
Personal Specifications
- Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
- Good communication skills - both oral and written.
- Some legal work experience is desirable
The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.
Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS1 2RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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