About the role
We're looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Private Client team in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in delivering excellent service and wants to build a rewarding career in a professional and supportive environment. You'll work closely with a team of experienced legal professionals, helping to keep the department running smoothly while providing a first-class experience for our clients. You'll play a key role in making a real difference to both the team and our clients. If you're someone who enjoys being organised, thrives on helping others and loves being part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.
JOB PURPOSE
Provide administrative support to the Glasgow Private Client Department on a day to day basis on key business requirements.
Provide a consistently high level of service to maximise business opportunities.
To work as part of a team and individually to ensure the best customer service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Answering telephone calls, taking messages, setting up appointments and managing team diaries
Opening money laundering and legal files
Secretarial support to Solicitors and Paralegals (six 6 fee earners): mainly typing of dictation, fee notes, client correspondence
Entering precise data quickly and correctly
Office administration duties: filing and scanning
Mail duties: Organising all mail for signature, collection and allocation of mail to appointed staff within the department, ensuring all mail leaves the department on the day scheduled
Assisting with the receipt of new instructions / referrals
Using various computer systems to create/update and maintain client records accurately
Dealing with basic client queries and taking messages where appropriate
Preparing fee notes
Registering Powers of Attorney
Completion of forms
Lodging & uplifting of wills and documents
Debt Management
QUALIFICATIONS
Highers or equivalent in English and Mathematics
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Pleasant telephone manner and efficiency in relaying and taking messages
Computer literate and familiar with MS office packages
Previous office experience
APTITUDES
Ability to multitask, prioritise workload, great attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Portray a professional manner at all times
Positive and proactive manner
Flexibility and the willingness to learn
Ability to work as part of a team
Approachable manner and calm under pressure
Topics
- Private Client
- Glasgow