Legal Administrative Assistant

About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to kick-start their career as a Legal Administration Assistant with a highly regarded family law firm. In this role, you’ll provide administrative support to a team of Solicitors and Paralegals, assist with Reception duties, and benefit from ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development in a supportive team environment.

Duties
Some of your duties will include, but not limited to; 

• opening new files 
• editing & amending legal documents
• mail collection and distribution
• monthly preparation of client bills
• attending to photocopying, scanning and sorting documents and correspondence for the team
• answer overflow telephone calls for the team
• liaison with clients and other parties
• archiving and closing of files
• relief reception
• other general administrative duties as required to assist the team  

• 6 to 12 months' previous experience working in an office environment
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Completion of a Certificate in Legal Business Administration or similar qualification (highly regarded)
• Friendly and flexible team attitude
• Genuine willingness to learn and grow within the role