Legal Assistant and PA to Partner
KLS Law
Location: In person - 8 Ibis Court, WA1 1RL, Warrington
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: 7.5 hours per day plus a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Annual Leave: 23 days + bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
About Us:
With over 25 years of excellence, KLS Law is a respected law firm, offering both personal and corporate legal services. We use our expertise to provide outstanding services, and we are dedicated to swiftly identifying issues and creating opportunities for our clients
Our legal experts are experienced in servicing individuals and businesses in a variety of areas, specialising in Personal Injury Claims, Housing Disrepair, Court of Protection, Drafting Commercial Contracts and Contract Disputes, Medical Regulation, Alternative Dispute Resolution such as Mediation and providing legal advice and support to Insurers.
Our team consists of over 60 legal experts, including solicitors and paralegals, and we are proudly part of The Connexus Group of Companies. We are situated within walking distance of Warrington Bank Quay Station and Warrington Central Station, and have close links to the M62, M56 and M6.
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant and PA to work alongside a partner within a busy department. Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and manage correspondence, legal documents and court papers
- Audio and copy typing of legal documentation to a high standard – around 50% of your working time will be spent typing
- Proactive client liaison, including taking messages, passing on information or dealing with simple queries
- Maintain filing system
- Preparation of indexes and bundles, including ebundles
- Carry out other administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and collating of documents
Person Specification:
This role requires you to have some recent experience in Personal Injury and excellent typing skills. You should also have some exposure to other areas of law.
- 2+ years’ experience as a legal secretary within the Personal Injury field
- Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications (ideally Proclaim)
- Knowledge of Personal Injury processes and procedures
- Excellent standards of spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Typing – around 50% of your time will be spent typing
- Proven experience in producing legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
- Confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing circumstances
- Strong work ethic and professionalism, with a polite and helpful manner
- Ability to be proactive and use initiative
Benefits:
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eye tests
- Flu jab vouchers
- Company pension
- Computing scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Life assurance
- Staff referral scheme
- Employee of the Month
- Free tea, coffee and fruit
- Fundraising and social events, including the annual Summer Party.
- 23 days AL + bank holidays, increasing after 3 years of service
