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:
1. Liaising with clients and external professionals in a professional manner
2. Providing comprehensive Assistant/Paralegal support to Criminal Law Solicitors
3. Drafting documents
4. Briefing Counsel
5. Taking witness statements
6. Handling telephone calls and enquiries
7. Diary management
8. Organising meetings, appointments and court dates
9. 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 pressure to meet tight deadlines
3. A working knowledge of Legal Aid including processing applications for funding and Legal Aid Online would be an advantage but not essential
4. Excellent attention to detail when preparing witness statements and court and other legal documents
5. Possesses outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
6. Have strong IT skills
7. Demonstrate initiative and the drive to produce a high standard of service to the clients.
8. Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable.
This is a full time role 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, based in my clients Portsmouth office.
This is a very exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm in a busy 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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