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.
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