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Legal Assistant - Private Client - Walkden

THIS VACANCY IS NOW CLOSED. TO SUBMIT A SPECULATIVE APPLICATION. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND COVERING NOTE TO TO JAMES PARADEDA - jamesparadeda@hcbgroup.com

We are looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our Private Client team based at our office in Walkden to support a Director .
 
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. 
  • 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.
  • Responsible for the organisation, safe custodian and release of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney’s, Probates and other associated legal documents. 
  • 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 other departments and offices across HCB Network.
  • Produce client correspondence and enclosures for mailing including client bills.
  • 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. 


Hours:  Mon – Fri, 09.00 – 17.15
Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
Salary: Dependent on experience 
 
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Paul Brocklehurst, Head of Private Client at paulbrocklehurst@hcbgroup.com