Solicitor Support Professional

2 days ago


Belfast, United Kingdom Thompsons Solicitors Full time

At Thompsons Solicitors, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking law firm that has been fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated for 100 years. We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Support Assistant to join our dynamic team.

About Us

Our firm has a long history of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with trade unions to implement key legal reforms and give a voice to those who might otherwise have been disadvantaged and marginalised. Our areas of specialism include personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases, and trade union law.

Job Description

As a Legal Support Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative and solicitor support, ensuring the smooth operation of our branch and contributing to the firm's overarching goals. Your duties will include:

  • Preparing legal documents and letters;
  • Extracting information from case files with attention to detail;
  • Developing and maintaining effective communication skills to empathise with vulnerable clients;
  • Assisting with Microsoft Office tasks and learning the firm's internal systems and processes;
Key Responsibilities

To succeed as a Legal Support Assistant, you should be able to:

  • Work proactively and accurately to meet deadlines;
  • Self-sufficient and thrive in a busy working environment;
  • Ability to produce letters, as well as completion of legal forms and documents for clients, the court and third parties;
  • Fully competent skills in Microsoft Office;
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including:

  • A contributory pension scheme;
  • 5 days additional leave over Christmas;
  • Permanent health insurance;
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Medicash);
  • Life assurance;
  • 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays);
  • Employee Assistance Programme;
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay;
  • Cycle to work scheme;
  • Subsidised sports and social club;
  • Annual travel and parking loans;
  • Financial assistance for professional development;

The estimated salary for this position is £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and have the skills and qualifications we are looking for, please submit your application.



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