Legal assistant contentious probate

Top 200 firm Competitive salary About Our Client My client are Top 200 law firm, offering expertise and experience across every area of the law to both businesses and individuals. Their people are dedicated to providing excellent customer service, delivering bespoke solutions for clients no matter what challenge they face. The firm, and the individuals working within it, are recognised by the prestigious legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners and regularly win awards for their work. They have a great presence across the North. With three offices: their head office in Manchester, a full-service office in London and one of their specialist family law teams based in Liverpool. Job Description Assisting the team with billing, photocopying, faxing, printing and scanning Supporting the head of team by preparing management information to aid supervision - Working with clients - taking regular payments, handling client file opening with accuracy and conducting conflict checks to identify and assess potential conflicts Supporting the head of the team in the management of new work coming into the team, including communicating with potential clients Performing administrative duties for the wider Commercial Litigation team as and when required to cover absence, including file archiving, audio/copy typing and post distribution The Successful Applicant Previous experience in an administrative role Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Excellent IT skills including experience with secretarial IT programmes and diary systems Ability to work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive support service Strong attention to detail Effective time management and organisational skills What s on Offer A minimum of 25 days annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year A one hour early finish, one Friday per month Two days a year to do charitable work The opportunity to get involved in Sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders Annual promotions process open to all staff