We are very pleased to be assisting our superb and very highly thought of legal based client as they seek to recruit a Legal Assistant to join their friendly and experienced team based in Haywards Heath. The role is for four weekday days per week (30 hours per week) and must include a Friday.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and very successful business who offer clear career progression opportunities. Initially the role would be 30 hours per week moving onto full time hours, once you have completed your SQE. Full time hours would allow you the opportunity to become a fee earning paralegal, who in due course could qualify as a solicitor within the firm.
Part Time Legal Assistant - office based role
Hours - 30 per week. Four weekday days per week - including a Friday - office based working hours.
Salary - £19100 per annum plus very good all round company benefits and superb career pathway opportunities. This salary is based on 30 hours per week (£12.21 per hour)
Haywards Heath. Office based within a five to ten minute walk of the mainline station.
My client is seeking a recent law degree graduate who is studying for their SQE 1 and 2 exams and who would like a part time job as a Legal Assistant at a law firm to fit alongside their SQE studies.
The role would cover a range of legal administration work, as well as legal marketing tasks. This opportunity is highly suited to strong academics who have achievements and interests outside of their studying.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Client and matter administration - Opening and closing files, Conducting AML / KYC checks, Conflict checks, Maintaining case management systems
Drafting basic legal documents
Proofreading and formatting - bundling for court or tribunals
Drafting website copy, blogs, and legal updates, Creating newsletters and client communications, Managing social media - LinkedIn mainly and others.
Maintaining the firms website and literature
Organising seminars, webinars, and client events
Key skills and experience required:
Strong attention to detail.
Legal terminology knowledge.
Excellent organisation and time management.
Digital marketing awareness (SEO, analytics, social media).
AI proficiency.
Currently studying SQE 1 and 2 exams.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a very successful and reputable business
Please apply now for immediate consideration and for more information regarding this superb Legal Assistant opportunity. Short-listing will take place very soon!!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job