Family Legal Assistant FTC in Worcester - The Legists

Family Legal Assistant (FTC) 1+ years of experience, Worcestershire, £24,000 - £26,000. An excellent opportunity offered on a fixed-term contract basis for an experienced legal assistant to provide administrative and secretarial support within the family department. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Tatiana on and quote Job Ref: 2449

OVERVIEW:

• As a legal assistant you will be responsible for managing fee earners’ diaries, arranging meetings and appointments, and handling routine client correspondence and enquiries.
• Dealing with new client enquiries and setting up new matters, including full onboarding, identification checks and compliance with anti-money laundering requirements
• Typing, printing and processing dictation accurately and efficiently.
• Organising, scanning and e-filing documents on the Case Management System, while maintaining paper files and overseeing the opening and archiving of all files.
• Administering the billing process, including preparing monthly invoices, requesting payments, recording receipts and liaising with the Accounts Team, as well as chasing outstanding balances.
• Liaising confidently with clients in person and by telephone, and with third parties such as Counsel, Courts, experts and other solicitors, delivering a high standard of client care.
• Ensuring strict confidentiality at all times and demonstrating strong IT skills, with proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel and electronic Case Management Systems.

HOW TO APPLY:
Contact Tatiana Sivakova at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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