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
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