Legal assistant

Legal Assistant
Location: Stamford, Lincolnshire


An established professional services firm based in Stamford is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work across a variety of practice areas in a busy and collaborative environment.
 
The successful candidate will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support to multiple fee earners, working closely with other senior support staff and assisting across teams as required. You will be supported by a central document production function and will have regular client contact, acting as a key point of liaison on day-to-day matters.
 
The Role
Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Producing correspondence and legal documents accurately and to deadline
• Transcribing information from written materials and audio dictation
• Managing telephone enquiries and relaying messages promptly
• Arranging appointments and maintaining diaries
• Keeping files and records up to date using the firm's case management systems
• Prioritising work effectively, ensuring urgent and older tasks are addressed first
• Providing cover for colleagues and supporting other offices when required
• Assisting with reception duties on an ad-hoc basis
• Maintaining strict confidentiality and data protection standards

Flexibility and a team-focused approach are essential, as the role will involve working across different areas of the business as directed.
About You
 
Essential:

• A secretarial qualification, equivalent experience, or a law degree
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident telephone manner
• Typing speed of at least 50 words per minute

Desirable:

• Experience using legal case management systems
• Exposure to more than one area of legal practice

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, tactful, and supportive in approach
• Highly organised and efficient
• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt across a range of practice areas
• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the business

This role would suit an experienced legal support professional or recent law graduate looking to develop their skills in a varied and fast-paced environment.
 
Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.  Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.    
 
Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK
 
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