We are delighted to assist our client with their recruitment for a Legal Assistant/Junior Paralegal, excellent opportunity for a person wanting to start or continue with their career in Law. Working for a well-established Law firm in Coventry & Warwickshire offering excellent career development and training from experienced personnel.
Job Purpose:
- To assist the Head of Department and other fee earners within the department
- To work in accordance with the Office Manual
- To act at all times in an appropriate way as an employee of a professional practice
- Provide a full secretarial and support service within the department to ensure that the work is carried out in an expeditious manner and to an appropriate professional standard
Knowledge and Experience:
- Excellent keyboard skills with a good knowledge of Outlook, Word & case management (experience of using Tikit is desirable)
- At least two years' experience working within a Family Private Department (desirable but not essential)
- Dynamic in approach and uses initiative when dealing with clients or potential clients
- A positive approach to customer service
- Ability to be a team player and flexible outlook
- Efficiency to deal with awkward situations and difficult clients in a professional manner
- Ability to remain discreet and maintain employee and client confidentiality at all times