Legal Assistant - Insolvency
- Putney, South West London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- A fee earner undertaking chargeable work with a personal time and fee target. The fee earning responsibilities will include preparing draft correspondence, taking meeting notes, bundling, filing court documents, responding to initial client enquiries, preliminary legal research, and liaising with / instructing Counsel where necessary.
- Also assisting partners and solicitors within the department with administrative matters including the team’s marketing and business development activities, managing the team’s and fee earners’ diaries, file management (including compliance), preparing draft engagement documentation and assisting with billing and credit control.
- Legal Assistants will generally be expected to be self-supporting in terms of typing and administration and will have an hourly rate and fee target set accordingly, but where necessary will be provided with appropriate administrative support.
- The role requires excellent literacy, numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent keyboard and IT skills.
- The Legal Assistant’s enthusiasm and energy are expected to allow them to make a full contribution to the dynamic operation of their team.
- They will take responsibility for their own success, seeking continuously to improve their own skills and to provide good value to clients in the legal services they provide.
- The Legal Assistant will operate under the supervision and responsibility of a designated partner within the department.
- Legal Assistants should be prepared to participate fully in training and activities designed for Legal Assistants across the firm.
- Whilst the successful candidate will receive close supervision and support from experienced solicitors, they will be required to manage their workload autonomously.
- Strong organisational and time management skills are required, as the role will involve the efficient and cost-effective management of multiple files, working to strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, especially telephone skills, are essential to demonstrate understanding of our clients’ needs and expectations and when communicating with colleagues.
- Focused attention to detail, speed and accuracy are important for all written documentation.
- The candidate should be a team player and contribute to the success of the team.