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Legal Assistant - Education Law - Cardiff
THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED. TO SUBMIT A SPECULATIVE APPLICATION, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND A COVERING NOTE TO NICKI WINDRIDGE - nickiwindridge@hcbgroup.com
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.
Role details:
- Office Hours: Mon – Fri 09.00 – 17.15but flexible hours will be considered.
- Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
- Bonus Holiday Scheme (12 additional days leave)
- Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 (dependent on experience)
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Andrew Barrowclough, Head of Education Department: andrewbarrowclough@hcbgroup.com