Executive Assistant - Legal

At Adaptable Recruitment we have an Excellent opportunity for an Executive Assistant to join a well established Law firm in the Southport area.

Location: Southport

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Family team in Southport. The role involves providing professional administrative support to ensure excellent client service and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong IT skills and attention to detail are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage case files, including opening, closing, and archiving.
• Produce files, documents, and case bundles for Fee Earners.
• Handle departmental finances, including billing and client payment follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
• Take and distribute meeting minutes.
• Manage diary schedules and meetings for Fee Earners.
• Provide telephone and general administrative support to the team.
• Assist with new administrator training and liaise with other departments on operational issues.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Experience in legal administration, ideally within a family law department.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• Strong IT skills (SOS case management experience is a plus).
• Team player with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.

Additional Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Transport links