The Eventus Recruitment Group is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the agricultural team of a highly reputable law firm in Blackburn, Lancashire. This is a full-time permanent job with a competitive salary and benefits package including 28 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), life cover, additional pension contributions and well-being perks.
Role Responsibilities
The incoming Legal Assistant will be assisting the fee earners and solicitors in the team dealing with rural property affairs. Day to day responsibilities include:
- Liaising with clients and third parties
- Handling first-line enquiries
- Diary management
- Attending meetings for not taking
- Supporting the management of the WIP
- Performing general administration duties including photocopying, scanning and post-handling
Person Specification
We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 1 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant, or Executive Assistant within a commercial or residential property department and an interest in rural property matters. To be considered for this role, you should demonstrate the following qualities:
- Outstanding communication skills with a professional telephone manner
- Keen eye for detail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Organised with strong time management skills
- Collaborative team player
Benefits and Rewards
Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:
- 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- 4% Pension contributions
- Life Assurance (2 x salary)
- Voluntary healthcare cash plan
- Discounts on legal services
- Community/Social based activities
About the Company
My client is a Legal 500 firm with offices across the North West including Lancashire, Cumbria and Merseyside. They have won several awards and have an outstanding reputation in the region with both clients and employees. Collaboration sits at the very heart of what they do and they are very well-known and active in their local communities.
Having worked with this firm over many years and placing several legal professionals across their various offices, I can genuinely say this is a wonderful place to work with a very experienced leadership team and friendly and supportive colleagues.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Legal Assistant job in Blackburn. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this career-enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333.
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