Job Description
Your new company
A full time permanent role based in Exeter for a very well known law firm!
Hours are Monday - Friday standard office hours.
Salary is 28k - 32k depending on experience in line with the role requirements.
Your new role
- Assisting lawyers with the billing process, drafting narratives and covering letters.
- Looking after credit control, ensuring bills are sent out on a timely manner and liaising with departmental Administrators to ensure all systems and processes are up to date.
- A central point of contact for clients and third parties over the phone and via email.
- Collate information for preparation of regular client updates or reports as and when required.
- Liaising with support departments to resolve problems on lawyers' behalf, taking ownership of the issue and following up where appropriate.
- Ensure regular legal team meetings are arranged, and then actively participate in these meetings.
- Organising client events / seminars in conjunction with Marketing, attending to meet and greet clients where appropriate.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with lawyers and clients and develop knowledge of the group's clients and their business.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience within Real Estate/ Conveyancing is required so please note you will not be considered if you do not have this.
- Recent experience in a Legal Support Assistant, PA or Secretary role.
- Experience in diary management and the ability to multi-task.
- Experience supporting lawyers with accurate, timely financial processes, including billing preparation, liaison with Credit Control, and ensuring financial hygiene across matters
- Experience of working to compliance and file maintenance procedures.
- Fast, accurate typing skill.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and data management systems.
What you'll get in return
Excellent rate of pay
Free parking on site
Pension contribution
Holiday allowance
Excellent company benefits
What you need to do now
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