LEGAL ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 25 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £26,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Maze Recruitment Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SH - Legal Assist- 25 May 25 |
Summary
"Only experienced candidates with experience in Private client will be considered. Applicants without experience will not be eligible".
JOB TITLE: LEGAL TEAM ASSISTANT - PRIVATE CLIENT
SALARY: £25,000 - £26,000
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday
BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens
Are you looking to reduce your commute and work in Cambridge?
Do you have experience in Wills and Probate and are eager to support a busy and dynamic team? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Team Assistant with a forward-thinking law firm based in Cambridge.
If you are an experienced Legal Assistant or Secretary with strong IT skills and want to join the team, we would love to hear from you!
Main Purpose of the Role:
To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on client work.
Daily Duties:
Extensive client liaison - Interact with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments.
Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form
Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing.
Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator.
Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly.
Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines.
Managing nationwide and international travel.
Extensive diary and inbox management.
Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally.
Produce documents to a high standard.
Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively.
Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable.
Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm
Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Residential Property experience
You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression.
Well organised
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Take ownership of your workload
Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team
A commitment to providing excellent customer service
Can build a rapport with clients
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. However, if your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other current vacancies, we will aim to contact you within 24-48 hours. We also encourage you to apply for other opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.
JOB TITLE: LEGAL TEAM ASSISTANT - PRIVATE CLIENT
SALARY: £25,000 - £26,000
HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday
BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens
Are you looking to reduce your commute and work in Cambridge?
Do you have experience in Wills and Probate and are eager to support a busy and dynamic team? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant / Team Assistant with a forward-thinking law firm based in Cambridge.
If you are an experienced Legal Assistant or Secretary with strong IT skills and want to join the team, we would love to hear from you!
Main Purpose of the Role:
To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on client work.
Daily Duties:
Extensive client liaison - Interact with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments.
Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form
Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing.
Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator.
Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly.
Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines.
Managing nationwide and international travel.
Extensive diary and inbox management.
Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally.
Produce documents to a high standard.
Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively.
Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable.
Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm
Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Residential Property experience
You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression.
Well organised
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent communication skills
Team player
Take ownership of your workload
Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team
A commitment to providing excellent customer service
Can build a rapport with clients
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to every submission immediately. However, if your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role or any other current vacancies, we will aim to contact you within 24-48 hours. We also encourage you to apply for other opportunities that match your interests and qualifications.