WorkwithYorkshire are working with a local law client, who have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Family team based in Harrogate. This is a 6 month permanent rolling contract, working full time hours Mon – Friday in the office.
Duties:
- File existing and new correspondence and documentation in a timely manner, including emails in multiple inboxes
- Maintain files for good client records (in LEAP, SharePoint and Outlook)
- Scan documents, including supplier invoices or correspondence received and forwarding them to the appropriate staff member for their attention.
- Produce/amend documents and ensure they are professionally presented and fit for purpose.
- Help to compile document bundles and ensure that they are professionally presented and fit for purpose.
- Answer the telephone engage scripts and pass calls with detail onto other staff members.
Key skills and experience:
- Legal Administration experience
- Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
- Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
Please apply by uploading your CV to candidates@workwithyorkshire.co.uk.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Georgina on 01904 566055
About WorkwithYorkshire
WorkwithYorkshire is a York-based recruitment specialist, helping organisations large and small with temporary, interim and permanent staffing solutions.
WorkwithYorkshire is different to other local recruiters in that it's part of City of York Trading Limited, a company owned by City of York Council and a share of its profits has supported local services.
Our expert team have the knowledge, experience and connections to help you find the right staff for your business to adapt and thrive.
Reasons to choose WorkwithYorkshire
- Our team deliver a consultative and dedicated service, with regular communication and updates throughout, from initial brief to placement.
- A proven track record of successfully filling temporary roles in a wide range of areas including Administration, Customer Service, HR, IT, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Legal and Business Management.
- WorkwithYorkshire run a weekly in-house payroll, processing online timesheets and pay for our temporary staff.
- Competitive, all-inclusive rates – made up of pay, employer’s NI, employer’s pension, holiday pay, apprenticeship levy, payroll and timesheet costs and our fees – we invoice clients at the end of each month.
- WorkwithYorkshire is a member of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) and adhere to APSCo's Member Code of Conduct - we provide an exceptional recruitment service for clients and candidates, with an ethical and transparent approach throughout.