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- 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.
- Experience in a legal setting, preferably within criminal defence, though candidates with relevant legal experience in other areas will be considered.
- Excellent IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-focused with a flexible and collaborative approach to work, capable of working independently as needed.
- Professional communication skills, confident in managing expectations and building relationships.
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Competitive salary package.
- Client referral gifts.
- Additional holiday over Christmas.
- Discounted legal services after one year of service.
- Extended sickness policy.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing annually up to 30 days.
- Free sight tests and a Health Cash Plan.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Annual staff functions and length of service acknowledgement gifts.
To apply for this Legal Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.
