Job Title: Legal Assistant
Location: York or Wakefield
Salary: £14,853 + Bonus + Benefits
The Role
The Legal Assistant role within our Legal Services team is a critical one. Our Legal Assistants are responsible for assisting with the handling of a wide range of RTA/ Personal Injury compensation claims as well as providing first class administration support to our Fee Earners.
We will look for you to apply your customer-focused, target-oriented positive work approach to assist in the generation of fee income by updating the case management system and successfully reconciling accounts. You will need to be decisive and well organised with a very professional telephone manner and enjoy being part of a busy team within a fast paced environment.
We see the Legal Assistant role as a critical one, and as such, is as an excellent opportunity to use your high standard of work quality, time management expertise and impeccable attention to detail to deliver a top quality claims handling service. The proven track record of client care you will bring with you to this role will contribute to the overall success of the department. We will look for you to be exceptionally self motivated and conduct yourself professionally at all times.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven track record of client care
- Good Microsoft Word and Excel Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills to a very high standard
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn and develop
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong desire to work as part of a successful team
- The ability to work in a fast paced environment ensuring deadlines are met
- The ability to make decisions and settle claims in a competent manner
If you would like to learn more about the Legal Assistant role and want to send us your details, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to recruitment@minsterlaw.co.uk. Alternatively, please contact our Recruitment Hotline on 01904 663888 for more information.
