Legal Assistant

Position Legal Assistant Description Milne  Moser Solicitors 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.

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.

Experience
* 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.
* An understanding of residential conveyancing / commercial property is desirable.

Skills
* 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.
* Advanced knowledge of legal processes and terminology.
* A client-first approach with outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
* Strong organisational abilities.

Job Benefits Milne Moser Solicitors is a family-friendly firm, so flexible working is usually possible

This is a highly engaging role, providing the opportunity to work on 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.

Milne Moser Solicitors offer a competitive benefits and remuneration package and are always looking…