Legal Admin Assistant - Focus Resourcing : Job Details

Fully office based - no parking at the office

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our clients dedicated Mental Health Team based in Walsall. This is an entry level role that could suit someone with good typing skills and an interest in working in a legal environment. You will be joining an existing team of dedicated Secretarial Assistants providing support to the Lawyers who specialise in Court of Protection and Mental Health work, representing people who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 and those who are under Guardianship Orders, Community Treatment Orders and advising client with learning difficulties and autism. Our client is seeking a candidate with a genuine interest in working in this area of law and can demonstrate that on their application and CV.

You will need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, juggling multi priorities working for a dedicated team of Lawyers specialising in Court of Protection and Mental Health Law, with a proven track record of providing legal aid services to their clients.

Your role:

• Supporting the solicitors and team with general administration support
• Typing file and telephone notes
• Logging information on the secure portal
• Downloading notifications from the tribunal service
• Manage dates for tribunals and recording in the diaries
• Time recording to support the firm's billing processes,
• Typing documents, letters to clients, hospitals etc
• Dealing with telephone queries

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Excellent computer literacy
• Fast accurate typing skills
• Highly organised to manage busy diaries for the team
• Confident to deal with clients and professionals by telephone
• Strong interest in providing a first-class service to their clients along with enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm.

In return our client can offer:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• A friend office
• Modern case management system
• Ongoing training in a supportive environment for career growth
• Employee benefits of a pension scheme, 28 days holiday, plus birthday and long service.