Legal Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for Legal Assistant for our busy PI and Abuse Department based in Leeds.

We are looking for someone who can apply themselves to assist with a busy case load. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
• Preparing Hearing and Trial bundles
• Drafting documents including instructions to counsel
• Dealing with new telephone enquiries.
• Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.
• Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.
• Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.
• Legal research

Personal Specifications

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding
• Good communication skills - both oral and written.
• Some legal work experience is desirable

The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds, LS1 2RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: https://www.irishrcloud.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=3139-4112EDB5-FD0F-4DC5-9F12-9616CA0EC56E&VacancyID=24105-E15456CF-5BD9-4370-A640-963D70894CBF