Legal Assistant / Administrator

Magara Law is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our firm. Full training will be given in relation to our practices, procedures and systems.

The role is a home-based role and you will be provided with all the necessary IT and equipment to fulfil your role.

This is a full-time - Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 5:30.

Salary: £22,500 per annum.

This is a role with longevity at its heart. We welcome applicant looking to grow in their role and become an integral part of the firm.

About you

We are looking for someone who is positive, with a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and the ability to work, at times, under pressure. The applicant should:

• Be trustworthy, independent and courteous
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have good attention to detail
• Be IT literate including the use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems

Skills/Experience

• Experience in Employment law is desirable although not essential
• Ability to prioritise work, function efficiently under pressure and remain calm and professional
• Ability to work to set deadlines and produce accurate work
• Ability and desire to deliver exceptional customer service
• IT literate
• To undertake legal and general administrative support duties;

Duties include:

• To act as the first point of contact for enquiries to legal services including answering telephone calls, emails and written enquiries
• Drafting communications to clients
• Conflict, ID and AML checks
• Opening new files
• Audio typing
• Creating tribunal bundles
• Monthly billing
• Liaising with team to manage enquiries and workflow to ensure comprehensive service to clients
• Drafting articles, blogs and posting on social media on behalf of the firm

Our offer to you:

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,500.00 per year

Benefits: Annual leave, pension, private healthcare upon completion of probation &  remote working.

Other information

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager regarding this role, please contact: Roy Magara, Director on 01869 325 883 or roy@magaralaw.co.uk.

Please otherwise send you CV and covering letter/email to Roy via email