Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant - Private Client

• Annual Salary: Competitive in line with market rate
• Location: Pocklington
• Job Type: Full-time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5pm

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant (Private Client) to join our Client's an established legal firm in Pocklington. This role is crucial in ensuring efficient and effective legal support services to their clients. The ideal candidate will be client-focused, detail-oriented, and ready to contribute to the smooth running of their office.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence to support Private Client fee earners.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, liaising both in person and over the telephone.
• Support the team with billing and compliance tasks.
• Manage a varied and interesting caseload, ensuring all deadlines and outstanding actions are monitored effectively.
• Provide superb levels of client care, showing empathy and understanding during client interactions.
• Client focused and supporting fee earners in a pro-active way.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous legal experience, preferably within a Private Client context.
• Confidence in using AI and technology to enhance workflow.
• A proactive and positive approach to managing caseloads.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of matters.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy team and support colleagues.
• Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to show empathy and understanding.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive team environment.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, life cover, health cash plan, staff discounts and cycle to work scheme

If this is of interest please don't hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.