Legal Assistant

Overview

We are currently looking for a proactive and forward thinking Legal Assistant to join our friendly Community Care team based in Reading. Reporting into the Partner you will be responsible for conducting matters effectively and assisting in the progress of client files, to develop the skills required to be an effective support and to provide proactive assistance to the team as a whole. The candidate will be required to attend our offices in Reading 2-3 days each week with the ability to be flexible.Responsibilities

Ensure file management, case management and administration are kept up to dateAssist/provide holiday cover during absences of other fee earnersAchieve personal target(s)Assist the practice group in achieving target(s)Develop and achieve firm benchmarks for your roleInstruct agents in accordance with your team’s requirementsDiary managementDocument handling on behalf of fee earnersBilling managementDepending on candidate''s experience assist with other ad hoc fee earning tasksAssisting with screening new potential clientsExperience / Attributes required

2 + years of experience working within a similar roleWork unsupervised on administration elements of filesDemonstrate good verbal and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsWork effectively in a team and on your ownEnsure that all tasks allocated by team members are completed in a timely mannerGood keyboard and Microsoft Office skillsManage competing priorities and deadlines independentlyGood record keepingBenefits

Contractual Benefits:25 days annual leave pro-rated for the part time rolePension scheme with a 4% employer contributionLife Assurance – 5 x final salaryNon Contractual BenefitsTravel season ticket loan schemeCycle to work schemeWeekly wellbeing hourBirthday off1 x 8 hour charity dayBring your dog to workShopping discounts and MedicashTeam structure

1 x Partner1 x Associate Solicitor1 x Solicitor1 x Senior Paralegal2 x Paralegal1 x Legal ..... full job details .....