Legal Assistant
hace 3 días
Eastbourne
Legal Assistant Location: Eastbourne Salary: Dependent on experience Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time, 21.5 hours per week, days as agreed) The company are an independent, award-winning law firm offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses across Sussex. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their friendly Family Law team. You may be looking to take your first steps into a Legal position, or you may already have experience. The Family Legal Assistant will provide direct support to the Practitioner, for example by: Assisting clients both in person and by telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner Making appointments, arranging meetings and diary management for the Practitioner Providing support and guidance to other members of the team and wider team Preparing correspondence and documents including audiotyping File management Preparing mail and enclosures for despatch Arranging for all copying to be completed Securing the confidentiality and security of the firms client documentation and information Committing time to training and self-development Skills and Qualifications Excellent communication and administration skills Excellent interpersonal and client care skills Friendly, proactive and a positive attitude Knowledge of dictation / BigHand preferred Use of P4W case management system preferred but not essential as training will be provided Benefits Bonus schemes Personal Health Cash Plan 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthdays off Enhanced sick pay Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Paid study leave Employee discounts To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply. TPBN1_UKTJ