Legal Assistant

TMJ Legal Services Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional firm of solicitors seeks a highly organised Legal Assistant for its Wingate office. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the conveyancing and private client departments. This role offers the potential for a training contract and is ideal for someone who thrives in a close-knit environment. Key responsibilities include preparing legal documents, managing communications, and assisting with billing. The firm has a strong reputation and a long history of quality service.

Qualifications

• One year’s practical experience in a law firm is essential.
• Conveyancing and/or private client experience is preferred.
• Experience in digital dictation and audio typing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Manage phone calls and email communications.
• Schedule appointments and manage diaries.
• Assist with billing and time recording tasks.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organised and methodical approach

Attention to detail

Digital dictation and audio typing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The role may lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate.

An opportunity for a highly organised Legal Assistant to join our team at the firm’s Wingate office. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to the conveyancing and private client departments. The role could potentially lead to a training contract for the suitable candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a close-knit environment and values variety in their day-to-day tasks.

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare, format and proofread correspondence and legal documents and keep accurate and up to date records on the firm’s case management system.
• Answer and make phone calls and manage email communications.
• Schedule appointments and manage diaries.
• Assist with billing, time recording, and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal procedures.

Person Requirements

• One year’s practical experience of working within a law firm essential.
• Conveyancing and/or private client experience preferred but not essential.
• Digital dictation and audio typing experience preferred.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills providing a customer focused, quality service at all times.
• An organised and methodical approach to working with excellent attention to detail.
• A polite, cheerful attitude, particularly when meeting clients and visitors.

Duration

Permanent

Salary

To be agreed depending on experience

Working hours

Full time

Company Information

We are a regional firm of solicitors established in 1986 offering a wide range of services to private and business clients. We have offices in Hartlepool, Peterlee, Durham and Wingate, undertaking private and publicly funded work. We have been awarded the Lexcel Legal Practice Quality Mark annually since 2018. Please refer to our website www.tmjlegal.co.uk for more information.