Legal Assistant - Family Law - Redditch

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HCB Solicitors Limited are recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our Family Law team in Redditch.  

Main purpose
To provide administrative support to the Fee Earner within the department as well as general support to fellow colleagues within the office. 

Key tasks include:

• Maintain Fee Earner’s diary arranging meetings and appointments. 
• Deal with routine client correspondence and queries.
• Opening and closing all files.
• Audio typing.
• Attend to clients both in person and on the telephone in a manner in keeping with the firm’s standard of client care.
• Create and maintain client records on the firm’s database ensuring that all correspondence and file notes are recorded on the system, in accordance with HCB’s and Lexcel’s requirements. 
• Produce client correspondence and enclosures for mailing including client bills.
• Ensure the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation  at all times.
• Maintain client hard copy files including copying, storage and retrieval of information.
• Request payments and record receipts of client monies. 

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will bring with them/be:
• Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
• Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
• Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
• Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues

Location: Redditch Office
Hours:  Mon – Fri, 09.00 – 17.15 with a one hour lunch break
Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays

To apply for this position, please email your CV to Nicki Windridge - nickiwindridge@hcbgroup.com