Senior Legal Assistant — Multi‑Practice Support

Chattertons Solicitors; Stamford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Stamford is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support fee earners in Family, Litigation, and Employment teams. The role involves typing, managing client enquiries, and ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should have a secretarial qualification or equivalent experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office and SOS Connect, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to learn across various legal practices in a prestigious firm committed to local community engagement.

Benefits

Equal opportunities and diversity policy

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection.
• Experience and knowledge across different areas of the law.
• Desire and ability to learn quickly in all areas of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform all necessary typing/word-processing accurately and to deadline.
• Maintain high levels of client and company confidentiality.
• Take telephone calls on behalf of the fee earners and convey messages.

Skills

Excellent communications skills

Ability to work under pressure

Structured and organised

Excellent telephone manner

Typing speeds of at least 50 WPM

Proactive and tactful

Education

Secretarial qualification, equivalent experience or a Law Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

SOS Connect

Job description

A reputable law firm in Stamford is seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to support fee earners in Family, Litigation, and Employment teams. The role involves typing, managing client enquiries, and ensuring confidentiality. Candidates should have a secretarial qualification or equivalent experience, be proficient in Microsoft Office and SOS Connect, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to learn across various legal practices in a prestigious firm committed to local community engagement.