Legal Assistant

Permanent position, Full-time

Expected hours: 35 per week

Starting salary: £22,500

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team at Milne Moser and support our solicitors. This role requires professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to delivering the highest level of client service.

This role is suitable for candidates that have worked within a law firm with excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and maintaining legal files.
  • Assist in the preparation of legal documents, reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Maintaining and organising case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date and easily accessible, both electronically and in paper form.
  • Liaising with clients and external parties, and other legal professionals to ensure smooth communication and effective case management.
  • Support with due diligence activities, including document review and summarising findings.
  • Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal procedures and developments, particularly in areas relevant to the firm’s practice.
  • Managing schedules, and appointments for solicitors.
  • Monitor key deadlines and help with the management of case timelines.
  • Supporting billing and invoicing processes, recording of disbursements, including recording billable hours (if applicable).
  • Undertaking necessary property searches (local authority, Land Registry, environmental, etc.)
  • Managing the day to day aspects of conveyancing files, including conducting due diligence, coordinating exchange and completion, and ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other third parties.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in drafting documents.
  • Excellent IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal software applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to take on challenges.
  • Familiarity with legal terminology.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
  • The desire to help the firm achieve its financial targets.
  • A client-first approach with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisational and leadership abilities.
  • A solid understanding of residential conveyancing / commercial property is desirable.

Desirable:

  • Solid understanding of residential conveyancing / commercial property.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and friendly working environment, together with opportunities for growth within the firm.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package:
  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • 29 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Annual leave can be taken in hourly increments, offering flexibility to support work-life balance
  • Ongoing training in legal and personal development areas
  • Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover, plus Employee Assistance Programme
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Milne Moser Bravo! Reward Scheme
  • Enhanced Paternity Leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Easter Eggs!
  • An outstanding location in the heart of the Lake District, with easy access to the fells for after-work walks and wellbeing

This is a highly engaging role, providing the opportunity to work on diverse legal matters for our clients across the region, with the opportunity to work with a great team.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and health plan, as well as being based in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Apply for this position:

To apply for this position, please email a covering letter and your current CV to Michelle Bainbridge, Head of Operations at Milne Moser Solicitors, at michelle@milnemoser.co.uk

RECRUITMENT ENQUIRY

    If you can’t see a vacancy that suits you, please get in touch as we are always keen to hear from talented solicitors and legal professionals who are interested in joining our friendly and progressive law firm.

    Permanent position, Full-time

    Expected hours: 35 per week

    Starting salary: £22,500

    We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team at Milne Moser and support our solicitors. This role requires professionalism, expertise, and a dedication to delivering the highest level of client service.

    This role is suitable for candidates that have worked within a law firm with excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including managing diaries, scheduling meetings, and maintaining legal files.
    • Assist in the preparation of legal documents, reports and correspondence, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
    • Maintaining and organising case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date and easily accessible, both electronically and in paper form.
    • Liaising with clients and external parties, and other legal professionals to ensure smooth communication and effective case management.
    • Support with due diligence activities, including document review and summarising findings.
    • Manage confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
    • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal procedures and developments, particularly in areas relevant to the firm’s practice.
    • Managing schedules, and appointments for solicitors.
    • Monitor key deadlines and help with the management of case timelines.
    • Supporting billing and invoicing processes, recording of disbursements, including recording billable hours (if applicable).
    • Undertaking necessary property searches (local authority, Land Registry, environmental, etc.)
    • Managing the day to day aspects of conveyancing files, including conducting due diligence, coordinating exchange and completion, and ensuring deadlines are met.
    • Fostering and maintaining strong relationships with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, and other third parties.

    Requirements:

    • Previous experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role.
    • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in drafting documents.
    • Excellent IT skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal software applications.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the initiative to take on challenges.
    • Familiarity with legal terminology.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
    • The desire to help the firm achieve its financial targets.
    • A client-first approach with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong organisational and leadership abilities.

    Desirable:

    • A solid understanding of residential conveyancing / commercial property.

    What We Offer:

    • A supportive and friendly working environment, together with opportunities for growth within the firm.
    • Competitive salary and benefits package:
    • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
    • 29 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
    • Annual leave can be taken in hourly increments, offering flexibility to support work-life balance
    • Ongoing training in legal and personal development areas
    • Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover, plus Employee Assistance Programme
    • Workplace pension scheme
    • Milne Moser Bravo! Reward Scheme
    • Enhanced Paternity Leave
    • Free flu jabs
    • Employee Discount Scheme
    • Easter Eggs!
    • An outstanding location in the heart of the Lake District, with easy access to the fells for after-work walks and wellbeing

    This is a highly engaging role, providing the opportunity to work on diverse legal matters for our clients across the region, with the opportunity to work with a great team.

    In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme and health plan, as well as being based in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

    Apply for this position:

    To apply for this position, please email a covering letter and your current CV to Michelle Bainbridge, Head of Operations at Milne Moser Solicitors, at michelle@milnemoser.co.uk