Legal Assistant/ Secretary

Your new company
A hugely successful corporate law firm in Plymouth are currently looking for 2 Legal Assistants - 1 x Litigation department and 1 x Commercial conveyancing department.
Both roles could be full time or part time for the right candidate and paying a salary of 24k.

Your new role
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our friendly, busy Business Services Department.The successful candidate will be required to assist fee earners in our Business Services Department with the day to day running of Litigation and Dispute Resolution files from start to finish or commercial property and general commercial files from start to finish. Previous experience is preferred. Ideally a minimum of 1 years' experience in Litigation and/or Dispute Resolution or in Commercial Property or general Commercial.
What you'll need to succeed

• Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• A strong user knowledge of IT packages such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Be a team player focused on providing an exceptional service with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills communicating with clients, counsel and courts

What you'll get in return

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days per year
• PLUS public holidays
• PLUS an extended Christmas break
• Work / life balance is encouraged
• Full time hours are 35 hours a week (Our office hours are 9am-5pm)
• City centre location close to the sea and all amenities
• Hybrid working where appropriate
• Death in Service insurance cover
• Progression and training opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Annual Christmas party
• Team socials
• Company rate parking where available

What you need to do now
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