Forbes Solicitors · 12 hours ago
Legal Assistant
Gordon, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelForbes Solicitors is a collaborative and professional law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts team. The role involves providing administrative and secretarial support to Advisors, preparing legal documents, and managing communications with clients and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work
Successful completion of additional non-chargeable work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner
Preparing and completing standard legal documents for the delivery of client work, using set processes, systems and information provided
Drafting and proof-reading standard correspondence for any relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor
Taking and updating client instructions to accurately inform the department of requirements
Providing organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department for the practical delivery of services to clients (e.g. diarising meetings, taking notes, organising transport and directions, liaising with clients and third parties regarding arrangements required)
Obtaining instructions and information from clients and informing them of the processes and next steps
Co-ordinating and liaising with third parties
Manage on-going communications with all external stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations, providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately
Qualification
Required
GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Previous experience within administration/secretarial roles (ideally within professional services)
Demonstrates good attention to detail, including proof-reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents
Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrates well-developed commercial awareness
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties
Has an interest in long term development/progression in the department
Demonstrates competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience)
Aligns with the Firms core values
Has a full, clean driving licence and access to a car
Preferred
Previous legal assistant/paralegal experience
Previous experience within a Private Client department of a law firm
Benefits
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption
Enhanced sick pay
Celebration and Volunteer leave
Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities (Career Framework)
Profit share scheme
Additional long service awards
Subsidised tuck shops
Staff discount on Firm services
Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
Retail and gym membership discounts
Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
Annual Events
Company
Forbes Solicitors
Forbes Solicitors provide a wide array of legal services to commercial clients, individuals and other sectors.
Founded in 2020
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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