Senior Legal Support Assistant
- Location: Hereford
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary: Competitive
My Hereford based client is seeking a proactive and highly organised Senior Legal Support Assistant to join their Legal Support Team. This role is a dedicated support position for one of the leading partners and offers a clear pathway towards a Legal Support Manager career.
Day to Day of the role:
- Manage the file opening process for the team, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as the first point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service and support.
- Anticipate the administrative and business support needs of fee earners.
- Assist with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
- Draft and format letters, documents, and forms with a high level of proficiency.
- Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
- Proactively manage the diaries of allocated fee earners.
- Collaborate with the wider legal support team to support the implementation of new technology, systems, or process changes.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Act as a role model and coach for junior team members, aiding in their induction and development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Significant experience within a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong legal administration background.
- Proficiency in case management systems.
- Client-facing experience with a broad knowledge of administrative tasks in legal practices.
- Sound IT skills in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Zoom, etc.
- Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits:
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme.
- Support staff bonus scheme.
- Electric vehicle scheme.
- 27 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Access to Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Contribution towards gym membership.
- Flu vaccinations.
To apply for the Senior Legal Support Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and your motivation for applying for this role.