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Legal Assistant - Private Client - Westhoughton

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We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our Private Client team based at our Westhoughton Office

To be successful you will have a strong secretarial and administration background. In addition, you will be a well organised self-starter who is able to work independently to ensure that tasks are completed to a high standard. Confidence in dealing with clients in a professional manner, both on the telephone and in person, is essential. 

Key tasks include: 

  • Maintain Fee Earner’s diary to include arranging meetings and appointments.
  • Produce and deal with routine client correspondence, queries and accurate audio typing. 
  • Opening, closing and ongoing orderly maintenance of all files in accordance with firm’s quality standards and Lexcel compliance. 
  • Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm’s high standard of client care. 
  • Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with HCB’s and Lexcel’s requirements. 
  • Ability to liaise with and support other colleagues and offices across HCB Network. 
  • 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. 
  • Request payments and record receipts of client monies. 
  • Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office. 

The role and benefits:

  • Hours - Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:15 – this is an office based position.
  • Position – Permanent
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension contribution
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Additional annual leave bonus scheme
  • A very friendly and collaborative working environment
  • Location - Westhoughton

To apply for the position, please send your CV to Daniel Rourke - danielrourke@hcbgroup.com