Salary: £23,400 per annum
Due to internal growth, an opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to support the Court of Protection team in their day-to-day duties on a full-time basis at our Brighton/Hove office.
The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, will be happy to do filing one minute then moving to dealing with bills and getting quotes the next, this will be complimented with the ability to manage multiple activities. You will be organised and methodical with a can-do attitude. You will be able to evidence good interpersonal skills as you will be liaising with clients on a regular basis. An essential criterion is good working knowledge of IT systems, a good typing speed would be helpful.

A Legal Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to lawyers, solicitors, or legal executives within a law firm or department. Their duties may include:

• Managing and organizing legal documents and files
• Dealing with bills, specifically bills of costs, costs draftsman and supreme court costs office
• Assisting with Partner/Head of Department’s diaries and arranging appointments
• Drafting and proofreading legal correspondence and documents
• Scheduling appointments and meetings
• Answering phone calls and emails
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Maintaining client databases and case files
• Assisting with billing and invoicing
• Conducting legal research and compiling information for cases
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals
• Providing general administrative support such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.

The role of a Legal Assistant is crucial in ensuring the smooth running of a legal practice and supporting legal professionals in their day-to-day tasks. They must have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, a good understanding of legal terminology and procedures is beneficial.
The role of Legal Assistant is a non-fee-earning role.

We offer competitive pay and benefits and reward excellence and performance. We believe in promoting a healthy work life balance to support your well-being presenting the following benefits:

• Competitive annual leave plus Christmas eve
• Medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Hybrid working
• Working hours of 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday
• Dog-friendly office days

Thank you for your interest in this role, due to the significant number of applicants we expect to receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please note on this occasion we will not being pursuing your application any further.

• Managing and organizing legal documents and files
• Dealing with bills, specifically bills of costs, costs draftsman and supreme court costs office
• Assisting with Partner/Head of Department’s diaries and arranging appointments
• Drafting and proofreading legal correspondence and documents
• Scheduling appointments and meetings
• Answering phone calls and emails
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Maintaining client databases and case files
• Assisting with billing and invoicing
• Conducting legal research and compiling information for cases
• Liaising with clients, court officials, and other legal professionals
• Providing general administrative support such as photocopying, scanning, and filing