Legal Assistant
* Annual Salary: Up to £26,000
* Location: Portsmouth
* Job Type: Full-time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a busy criminal defence team. This full-time role is based in Portsmouth and offers a chance to work closely with experienced solicitors, providing essential support and gaining invaluable experience in the legal field.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Work alongside solicitors, assisting with various tasks including client liaison, document drafting, and case preparation.
* Handle telephone and email enquiries efficiently, ensuring professional communication with clients and third parties.
* Draft documents, brief counsel, and take witness statements under the guidance of senior team members.
* Manage the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of both hard and soft files using digital dictation tools.
* Prepare correspondence and documents, maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
* Communicate professionally with clients and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
1. Experience in a legal setting, preferably within criminal defence, though candidates with relevant legal experience in other areas will be considered.
2. Excellent IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
3. Strong organisation...