Legal Assistant – Private Client 

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: York City Centre
• Job Type: Full time Monday to Friday 9-5pm Happy to consider full or part time hours – for part time we would be looking at around 30 hours per week
• Sector: Private Client

We are seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant/Administrator to join our clients Private Client team based in York City Centre. This role offers a varied and engaging experience, providing crucial support to fee earners through a range of tasks including typing, file management, form completion, administration duties, and financial statement preparation.

Day to day of the role:

• Efficiently handle typing and editing of documents such as wills, meeting notes, client care letters, and other correspondence.
• Manage administrative tasks associated with fee-earners' files, including accurate and timely paper and online filing.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and enclosures, photocopying, and scanning documents to required standards.
• Open new files, set up opportunities on the system, and ensure all necessary client information is accurately entered and updated.
• Assist with banking duties, including the finalisation and distribution of invoices.
• Deal professionally with clients and colleagues, both on the telephone and in person, ensuring optimum levels of client service.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain up-to-date diaries for team members.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client documentation and information.
• Comply with the firm’s Lexcel policies and handle ID checks in accordance with AML procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Client-focused with a commitment to delivering first-class service.
• Experience within a legal secretary/assistant position – preferably private client 
• Excellent attention to detail and a common-sense approach to tasks.
• Ability to work efficiently and organize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to listen well and convey information clearly.
• Team-oriented, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to department meetings.
• Enthusiastic about learning and personal development.
• Professional demeanor with a good sense of humour and a desire for long-term career engagement.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with a clear progression framework and individual career development plans.
• Flexible and hybrid working options to support work/life balance.
• Wellbeing support to ensure the health and happiness of our team members.
• A vibrant social scene and inclusive team environment.
• Free car parking
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holiday allowance plus a day off for your birthday, and a cycle to work scheme.

If this is of interest please don’t hesitate in applying as the client is actively interviewing.