Legal Assistant/ Paralegal - Private Client

Job Title: Legal Assistant/ Paralegal - Private ClientLocation: IlkleySalary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annumHours: Full-time, Monday - Friday Are you an organised, client focused legal professional who thrives in a people driven environment? Do you enjoy being the backbone of a busy legal team where no two days are the same? Our client, a highly respected and long established legal practice, is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join their Private Client team in Ilkley. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive, collaborative environment where attention to detail, professionalism and care for clients truly matter. This is a key role supporting Fee Earners with a wide range of administrative and client facing responsibilities, helping to ensure matters are progressed smoothly, efficiently and in line with high professional standards.Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and third parties, handling enquiries in a professional, efficient and client focused manner at all times
• Provide full administrative and secretarial support to Fee Earners within the Private Client team
• Manage client matters accurately using a case management system, ensuring all records and updates are maintained to a high standard
• Draft, prepare and produce high quality legal correspondence using audio typing, digital dictation and word processing
• Maintain and organise legal files, ensuring all documentation is accurately recorded, stored and readily accessible
• Coordinate diaries for Fee Earners, arranging client meetings, appointments and ensuring effective time management
• Process incoming correspondence including emails, post and general administrative tasks such as photocopying and filing
• Support the preparation of client billing, including assistance with account ledgers and financial administration
• Witness wills and other legal documentation as required in line with procedures
• Provide flexible, proactive support to Fee Earners, colleagues and wider management team as needed

About You:

• A confident and professional communicator, able to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Highly organised with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise a busy and varied workload
• Experienced in using Microsoft Office and confident working with case management systems
• Meticulous attention to detail with a calm, methodical and efficient approach to work
• A collaborative team player who contributes positively to a supportive and professional working environment

What's on Offer:

• Salary offering between £24,000 - £28,000 per annum
• The opportunity to join a respected and established legal practice
• A supportive and friendly team culture
• A varied and engaging role within Private Client law
• Genuine opportunities to develop your skills and experience within the legal sector

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to clients while being part of a professional and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY!Our GuaranteeThank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.Here at Impression we are committed to supporting the principles of equal opportunities and prohibit discrimination/harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.