Legal Administrative Assistant

at  Axis

Are you a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant looking to join a prestigious law firm? Our client, a leading legal organization, is seeking a skilled individual to coordinate office procedures, manage diaries, handle billing processes, and provide top-notch administrative support. If you excel at maintaining confidentiality, have exceptional communication skills, and are proficient in MS Office applications, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy the benefits of a permanent contract and an attractive salary package while working in a dynamic environment. Apply now and take the next step in your legal support career! #LegalAdminAssistant #JoinOurTeam

DESCRIPTION

• Coordinates and maintains effective office procedures and efficient work flow; complies with policies and procedures set by employer; establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and clients etc.
• Works as an effective member of the designated secretarial team; provides cover during absence, picks up telephone calls for the group etc and volunteers for overflow work assignments when time permits.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all client and Firm information, records and files, both within and outside of the Firm.
• Day to day diary management for attorneys; schedules meetings, arranges business itineraries and coordinates travel arrangements.
• Communicates effectively with clients, making and taking calls as necessary. As and when requested, sorts and reads incoming emails and documents from clients for attorneys in their absence and files appropriately for necessary action.
• Types and composes general correspondence, documents, memos, reports, PowerPoint presentations etc. from various sources (e.g., handwritten and notes) using the Firm templates and drafting resources. Responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy and ensures all work is returned in a timely manner.
• Utilises the Firm’s computer systems and software applications effectively as well as establishing and maintaining filing and records both in hard copy and in electronic format.
• Enters the relevant attorney’s timesheets on a regular basis into 3E and ensures all time entries are finalised in accordance with the Firm’s monthly deadlines.
• Manages the billing process for relevant attorneys to include liaising with billing coordinators as required.
• Arranges with Accounts Department for reimbursement requests for out of pocket expenses. Also requests the payment of invoices or cheques to be drawn to appropriate client/matter numbers.
• Maintains an up-to-date version of secretarial handover notes for each designated attorney.
• Undertakes any other ad hoc secretarial or administrative duties as requested

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