Legal Personal Assistant

Legal PA

• Location: Epsom, Surrey
• Job Type: Full-time, Office Based
• Salary: £27,500-£32,000

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Personal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role requires a professional with substantial legal secretarial experience, particularly in Private Client, who is adept at managing complex tasks and providing exceptional client service.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain high accuracy levels in all work production, supporting fee earners effectively.
• Communicate professionally with clients both over the telephone and in person, ensuring excellent customer care.
• Progress client matters proactively, even in the absence of fee earners, demonstrating a high level of independence.
• Manage a variety of tasks including administrative duties and client communications without supervision.
• Utilize advanced IT skills to manage documents and information efficiently.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably in Private Client.
• Advanced IT skills, proficient in relevant software packages.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines, cope under pressure, and use initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively and work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates a clear commitment to the firm and a genuine interest in legal work.
• Good attendance record year on year and a positive attitude.

Desirable knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Prior knowledge of Practice Evolve or other case management systems.
• Understanding of law/legal practices.

Benefits:

• Annual bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Paid professional memberships
• Long service rewards
• Private medical cover
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular socials.
• Private medical cover
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular socials
• Annual performance reviews

To apply for the Legal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to Mark Watts at Reed - your Local Legal Recruitment Specialist.