About The Role
We are looking for a proactive and adaptable individual who thrives in a client facing environment to join our Private Client Team. This team acts for a vast number of high net worth clients as well as numerous private family and charitable trusts. Based in our Northampton Office, you will provide in-depth business support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. This role will see you working on a great variety of interesting tasks and would be well suited to someone with a flair for PA duties.
Responsibilities of a Senior/ Legal Support Assistant include:
- Proactive diary management for allocated fee earners.
- Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word-processing.
- Drafting and formatting of letters, documents and forms.
- Being the first point of contact for clients.
- Liaising directly with third parties such as banks, the Probate Registry and HMRC.
- Administrative and business support for allocated fee earners, anticipating the team’s needs where possible.
- Assisting with the preparation of all financial transactions as required.
About You
- An adaptable and personable telephone etiquette and experience of working in a client facing environment.
- Proactive nature and excellent attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
- Strong administration experience with a flair for PA duties.
- Experience within a legal, medical or professional services environment; former experience within the Private Client sector would be extremely desirable.
- Sound IT knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Benefits of working with us as a Senior Legal Support Assistant
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Support staff bonus scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
- Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Life Assurance
- 1/3 gym membership contribution
- Flu vaccinations
- Healthcare cash plan
Equal Opportunities
As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.
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