LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL
CRIMINAL DEFENCE TEAM
PORTSMOUTH
SALARY COMPETITIVE 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:
* Previous Legal Assistant experience (Does not need Criminal experience; training can be provided)
* Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
* A working knowledge of Legal Aid including processing applications for funding and Legal Aid Online would be an advantage but not essential
* Excellent attention to detail when preparing witness statements and court and other legal documents
* Possesses outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
* Have strong IT skills
* Demonstrate initiative and the drive to produce a high standard of service to the clients.
* Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable.
This is a full-time role 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, based in my client's Portsmouth office.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm in a busy exciting legal department.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.
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