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A leading Law firm is looking for an experienced Private client Paralegal or Legal Assistant to join their fast paced and friendly team in Hove.

The role will involve -

* To assist fee-earners in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by them. Including (but not limited to) the areas of: Wills and Trusts, Estates, Estate Administration, Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection.

* To assist fee-earners in the management of a caseload by dealing with file related queries, face to face or by telephone.

* To process matters in a timely and cost-effective manner.

* To support fee-earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.

* To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee-earner.

* To attend to clients, taking instructions and making enquiries as necessary.

* To follow correctly all procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements. Including efficient use of the case management system.

* To form part of a centralised process for handling requests for files and documents by clients or to other solicitors.

* To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients.

* To help maximise the firm’s potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities (with guidance.)

* To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with supervision.

* To comply with all private client and firm policies and procedures.

* To ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times

* To provide holiday/absence cover for other support staff in the department where appropriate.

* To provide cover for Reception/ office administration where appropriate.

* Any other reasonable duties, which your line manager may request for time to time.

Key Responsibilities

* Help with the processing of cases and files

* To help develop department precedents

* To follow firm and department policies

* Complying with SRA professional conduct rules and Law Society guidance for private client work

* Do only work with the scope set by the department and within your own capabilities

Person Specification

* Previous experience as a Legal Secretary/Paralegal (ideally in Private Client)

* High level of attention to detail

* IT literate - Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Digital Dictation/Case Management Systems

* Strong organisational and time management skills

* Fast, accurate typing ability using digital dictation and audio systems

* Excellent communication skills and team player

* Proactive, professional and friendly demeanour

Please apply today, this role offers excellent benefits, including free parking, career development and a supportive and friendly team