Legal Assistant

Posted just now by Office Angels

Location:
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary/Rate:
£27,000 - £28,000/annum

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in the legal field? Our client, a dynamic and fast-paced legal organisation, is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team! If you thrive in a busy environment and have a passion for providing high-quality administrative support, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:
As a Legal Assistant, your role will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the legal office. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Opening files and maintaining the client database, including AML compliance.
  • Confidently managing emails and communicating with clients over the phone.
  • Monitoring deadlines to ensure timely task completion.
  • Assisting with client onboarding and conducting risk assessments.
  • Utilising the Land Registry portal to obtain documents and submit applications.
  • Supporting with completions and arranging payments.
  • Assisting with billing and invoicing.
  • Performing digital audio typing and document production.
  • Arranging meetings and managing diaries.
  • Handling scanning, post, and general administration tasks.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the legal sector, preferably within property law. However, what truly matters is your enthusiasm to learn and grow in this role! You should be:

  • Confident: Comfortable with general administrative tasks and able to keep things tidy and running smoothly.
  • Detail-Oriented: Possessing excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all aspects of your work.
  • Proactive: Willing to ask questions, take initiative, and dive into new tasks with enthusiasm.
  • Communicative: Happy to pick up the phone and engage with clients and third parties, providing assistance and passing on messages.

While you don't need extensive legal experience, a willingness to learn and adapt is essential. You should also be familiar with Word, Excel, and a legal case management system.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive Environment: Work in a friendly team where collaboration and growth are encouraged.
  • Career Development: Gain valuable experience in the legal field and enhance your skills.
  • Dynamic Atmosphere: Enjoy the thrill of working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.


Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Type:
Permanent
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
JN -062026-479172_1780520740
Job ID:
225199776
Applications:
Less than 10

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