Legal Assistant

2 months ago


Trafford Park, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

We are proud to have been appointed by our client to find two Criminal Defence Legal Assistants. This is a rare opportunity to join such an established, prestigious, vibrant and growing firm. High standards and fast paced and at the same time a lot of fun and super friendly. Dream modern offices that enhances their teamwork and work ethic, great benefits and perks make this role a "must apply"

Consider yourself a unique individual who is driven, resilient, motivated, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, loyal and willing to do what it takes to get the job done.

Legal Assistant responsibilities

* Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment

* Speedily reply to emails sameday

* Answering calls including taking new enquiry details swiftly but accurately from potential clients and transferring to case handlers to provide complex legal advice;

* Obtaining and combining dates of availability for trial Counsel and Experts daily Resulting cases in court the same day; Opening client files upon receipt of instructions

* Booking Counsel and Experts daily to attend all court hearings

* Maintaining the firm’s approved register of Counsel and Experts

* Chasing responses daily as instructed, from the courts, prosecution, police, GP surgeries, hospitals, clients, witnesses etc.;

* Chasing & taking payments from clients, raising invoices

* Drafting correspondence and documents daily to assist the case handlers

* Contacting the court daily to confirm listing details for all hearings in court the next working day then confirming listing details to all parties required to attend

* Collating and sending briefs to counsel and/or chambers for all court hearings

* Collating case law cited in skeleton arguments/applications and producing corresponding index of enclosures

* Preparing transcripts of CCTV evidence received.

Legal assistant person specifics and skills

* At least 3 years’ criminal defence legal experience is essential

* At least 2 years’ experience using Proclaim or equivalent case management system is essential

* Strong IT skills including at least 5 years’ experience using Outlook, Word and Excel

* Excellent communication skills including telephone customer service

* GCSE’s in English, Maths and IT at Grade C or above

* Strong prioritisation skills - an awareness of urgency in the industry we work in

* Strong organisation skills - experience of responding and dealing with all emails/instructions the same day (no backlog of more than 24 hours)

* A positive mind-set/approach; Enthusiastic, passionate & motivated by helping others

* Reliable, Resilient, Ambitious, Proactive and highly productive

* Accountable and solution orientated

* Approachable and non-judgmental of our clients and the allegations they face often including drink driving and drug driving

* Strict adherence to our duty of confidentiality; and q. A preference of working as a team rather than independently.

Basic £22k - £25k, 35 hours/week, 9am - 5pm

Think you have what it takes we would love to hear from you.

*** DO NOT DELAY - APPLY NOW


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