Location: Eastbourne
Salary: Dependent on experience
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time, 21.5 hours per week, days as agreed)
The company are an independent, award-winning law firm offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses across Sussex.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their friendly Family Law team.
You may be looking to take your first steps into a Legal position, or you may already have experience.
The Family Legal Assistant will provide direct support to the Practitioner, for example by:
* Assisting clients both in person and by telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner
* Making appointments, arranging meetings and diary management for the Practitioner
* Providing support and guidance to other members of the team and wider team
* Preparing correspondence and documents including audiotyping
* File management
* Preparing mail and enclosures for despatch
* Arranging for all copying to be completed
* Securing the confidentiality and security of the firms client documentation and information
* Committing time to training and self-development
Skills And Qualifications
* Excellent communication and administration skills
* Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
* Friendly, proactive and a positive attitude
* Knowledge of dictation / BigHand preferred
* Use of P4W case management system preferred but not essential as training will be provided
Benefits
* Bonus schemes
* Personal Health Cash Plan
* 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthdays off
* Enhanced sick pay
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Paid study leave
* Employee discounts
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
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