LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
CRIMINAL DEFENCE TEAM
PORTSMOUTH
SALARY COMPETATIVE DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCE
An exciting opportunity to join a busy Criminal department (no Criminal experience required) in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal capacity.
The Role & Responsibilities:
* Liaising with clients and external professionals in a professional manner
* Providing comprehensive Assistant/Paralegal support to Criminal Law Solicitors
* Drafting documents
* Briefing Counsel
* Taking witness statements
* Handling telephone calls and enquiries
* Diary management
* Organising meetings, appointments and court dates
* Maintaining high levels of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification:
1. Previous Legal Assistant experience (Does not need Criminal experience training can be provided)
2. Works well under pressur...