Legal Assistant - Education Law - Cardiff

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Legal Secretary/Assistant to join our busy Education Law Department based at our Cardiff Office.

Previous experience in law is preferable, if not, training will be provided.

Key Skills:

You will need to have strong secretarial and communication skills.
A methodical approach to planning and organising your tasks to ensure they are carried out to an accurate and high standard.
Time management is key.
You will need to work independently and efficiently.
To be able to work under pressure.
Confidence in dealing with clients in a professional manner both on the telephone and in person, is essential.
Prioritising tasks/duties within expected given case deadlines.
Ability to draft emails independently in a professional manner.
*Please note: our audio typing is outsourced, but the candidate will still be expected have basic typing skills for this position.
IT literate; Outlook/Microsoft/Excel/*Case Management System.

*Experience using a Case Management System if preferable, but not essential, as training will be provided.

Driving Licence/own car may be required due to commuting to our office based at Cardiff Gate Business Park.

Key tasks include:

Dealing with enquiry telephone calls; taking details down of the enquiry and emailing them to the appropriate fee earner.
Administration duties.
Emailing and corresponding with various parties on cases.
Ability to prepare and file Court documentation by email.
Scheduling telephone calls/meetings.
Ability to organise and process Tribunal bundles.
Opening, closing and ongoing orderly maintenance of all files in accordance with firm’s quality standards and Lexcel compliance.
Photocopying and Scanning documentation.
File Management.
Ensure client information and documentation are saved and maintained on the firm’s Case Management System.
Ability to liaise with other departments and offices across HCB Network.
Assist with post duties when required to do so.
Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation at all times.
Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information.
Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office.

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