I am currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Private Client department of this highly regarded law firm based in Silsden. This is a busy and varied role where you will be responsible for providing a full administrative support service to Fee Earners in the team. The role is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Assistant who has worked in Private Client previously.

Duties will include:

Management of client matters in a timely and accurate manner, using our case management system Proclaim, in line with the firms and regulatory requirements

Preparation, organisation, and archiving of legal files and all supporting documentation

Diary management for the Fee Earner including booking client appointments and other meetings as required

Preparation of client correspondence using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation

Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter

Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required

Witnessing of will signings and other legal documents

Preparation of client bills and manage account ledgers

Provision of support to other assistants and the management team as required