Legal Assistant - Private Client - Lichfield

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised legal assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable private client team at our Lichfield office.Responsibilities IncludeDealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors and other involved partiesProvide client updates and monitor matter progressionOpening and closing matters on the case management system compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA regulationsSupervised drafting of basic correspondence, forms and documents.Submitting/registering forms and legal documents Probate Registry, Certainty and HMRCResponsible for the organisation, safe custodian and release of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney’s, Probates and other associated legal documents.Maintaining contact lists and calendars for fee earnersMonitoring deadlines, manage appointments and diariesSearches and registering Wills with CertaintyPreparing and submitting bills, payments and receipts, liaising with the finance teamPreparing Estate Accounts on ExcelHandling overflow client telephone callsReception coverPreparing and taking the banking and postGeneral administrative tasksOther duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the officeRequirements For This Role IncludePreferably previous work experience as legal assistant/secretarySatisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal officeAdvanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)Working knowledge of case management softwareProficiency in EnglishExcellent administrative and organisational skillsAbility to juggle multiple activities and work under pressureAttention to detailExcellent communication skillsDetailsHours: 9:00 – 5:15 Mon to FriAttractive salary dependent on experience26 days holiday + BHsPension schemeHoliday bonus schemeComprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualificationsFirm funded eye testsTo apply for this position, please email your CV and a covering letter to Lisa Syrett - lisasyrett@hcbgroup.com