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Job Title: Legal Graduate- Office Assistant / Receptionist -Entry Level Opportunity! Are you a legal graduate looking to kicks-tart your career in law? Keep reading as this could be for you! Location:Guildford - Office based (walking distance from the station) Salary: Up to 25,500 + Benefits: 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, Health and group life insurance, Contributory pension scheme, A discretionary incentive bonus, Regular socials and well being initiatives! Overview: Our client, a leading legal practise in Surrey, is seeking an Office Assistant / Receptionist to be the face of their Guildford office! You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running the office, providing exceptional reception services and supporting administrative functions across the firm. Your responsibilities will include: Welcoming Clients : Greet clients, suppliers, and visitors with a warm and professional demeanour. Managing Mail: Efficiently handle incoming and outgoing mail and faxes. Archiving Files: Maintain and monitor file archiving databases, ensuring timely retrieval and storage. Telephone Communication : Answer calls courteously, taking messages and referring queries as needed. Office Administration: Support staff with general office duties, including photocopying, managing stationery, and basic IT tasks. Maintaining the Reception Area : Keep the reception and meeting rooms tidy and inviting. What are we looking for? Proven experience in client-facing roles, with a courteous and efficient telephone manner GCSE in Maths and English (A -C) or equivalent Law Degree Excellent communication, customer care, and organisational skills. You should be comfortable working under pressure and able to convey information clearly. We look forward to hearing from you! 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.

Our client based in York is looking for a proactive, experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their growing and dynamic team. Travel to other offices THE ROLE: Type and proofread correspondence and legal documents. File, open/close, store, and retrieve client files per procedures. Prepare and send mail with correct enclosures. Handle copying tasks when needed. Manage Legal Adviser's diary, meetings, and appointments. Support secretarial team and collaborate effectively. Assist clients in person and by phone professionally. Answer calls promptly and relay messages accurately. Participate in training and self-development. Maintain confidentiality of all firm and client information. Open and manage Proclaim files per risk procedures. Format complex documents, including leases and tracked changes. Follow firm standards for document handling and software use. Manage deeds per procedure, including daily strong-room handling. Comply with money laundering regulations. Prepare invoices, accounts documents, and completion statements. Conduct company and property searches. Use Land Registry Portal for registrations and searches. Submit SDLT forms online. THE CANDIDATE: Prior experience in Residential Property law. Flexibility to travel to other local offices THE COMPANY: A growing and dynamic law firm. THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Birchrose Associates is representing a global Silver Circle law firm seeking three Practice Team Assistants to join its Corporate team in its City of London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading firm offering excellent training, career progression and exposure to high-profile corporate work. The Firm Our client, a highly regarded global firm with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client service, is seeking experienced Practice Team Assistants to join its Real Estate, Disputes and Finance teams. The Opportunity The successful Practice Team Assistant will provide a broad range of administrative support across the firm, joining a collaborative and supportive team. You can expect to be involved in: Handle telephone and general communications Print, scan, and photocopy documents, including court bundles, deeds, and working papers File documents electronically or in hard copy Process expenses, cheque requests, and other banking administration Manage email inboxes, including responses and appropriate filing Support billing processes, including pre-bills, edits, narratives, cover letters, e-billing, and system updates Assist with client/matter changes such as addresses, third-party payers, and rate updates Support WIP, billing, and debtor targets through reporting and error correction Assist with new business intake, including conflicts, AML checks, file opening, and engagement letters Help organise meetings and events, including rooms, catering, VC setup, and travel bookings Maintain client databases and update systems Prepare files for archiving and manage retrievals These Practice Team Assistant roles are full-time positions, working Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, on 12-month fixed-term contracts. Requirements A minimum of 6 months' administrative experience within a professional environment CILEX qualification (desirable but not essential) Minimum of five GCSEs at grades A -C (or equivalent), including English and Math Vacancy Highlights Excellent benefits package Pensions and Incentives Being part of a leading firm To be considered for these Practice Team Assistant opportunities, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Conveyancing Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with one of the largest Law Firms in Essex. Due to continued growth my client is actively recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their busy property department. Our client is committed to providing excellent customer service, if you re an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant our client would like to hear from you. The Role To provide secretarial support to the property fee earner Screening incoming calls Dealing with new business opportunities so that these are processed efficiently helping to ensure the continued success of the property department Audio typing using digital dictation Diary management , booking rooms and arranging meetings Using case management system Liaise with clients, solicitors, Estate agents and mortgage lenders Providing quotations , sending out client care letters Deal with client queries, and take instruction from clients Amend and reformat documents Apply for searches using on line services including land registry Using HRMC website to complete stamp duty land tax forms Deal with post completion matters Maintain client files, opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Assist fee earners in the maintenance of client accounts Experience required: Recent Residential or Commercial Property experience essential Fast and accurate audio typing skills, including Digital dictation Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel Able to prioritise and multitask Excellent telephone manor Possess the ability to deal with client queries when fee earners are out of the office Friendly working environment Competitive salary Office based Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm however part time will also be considered Apply Now. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2312 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .