Legal Assistant
Job Description
Bury & Walkers LLP has been a familiar name in the Yorkshire legal landscape for over 160 years, with our solicitors providing legal advice to generations of families and businesses from across the region and beyond.
Our team of over 30 legal professionals provide a wide range of personal and business legal services out of our three Yorkshire offices located in Leeds, Barnsley and Dearne Valley.
We are wanting to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy Private Client department at our Barnsley office.
The prime role of the Legal Assistant is to provide direct support to the fee earners to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare correspondence and legal documents through audio-typing. Managing files, both electronic and paper-based, ensuring accurate record keeping. Handling incoming and outgoing post, emails, and telephone calls Make appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up to date diary for the fee earners. Attend clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care. Other duties as required to ensure the efficient running of the office.
Key Skills
Office administration experience desirable IT literate with proficiency in Outlook and Word Typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines. Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work effectively within a team as well as individually, while being proactive and using own initiative
Please provide a covering letter with your CV. Should you require any further information about the vacancy please email d.stones@burywalkers.com.
Full time hours Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5.15 pm
Salary dependent on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Additional pay:
Bonus scheme
Benefits:
Company pension Life insurance Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/05/2025
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3056578
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Contract
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationBarnsley, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned