Legal AssistantWe are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Legal Assistant to join our busy Education Law Department.
Previous experience in law is preferable. No previous experience within the education law sector is needed as full training will be provided.
Key Skills:
* Strong administration skills associated with a busy office environment and largely working paperless.
* You will have strong communication skills.
* A methodical approach to planning and organising your tasks to ensure they are carried out in a timely manner and to an accurate and high standard.
* Time management is key.
* You will be able to work independently and efficiently.
* To be able to work under pressure.
* Confidence in dealing with clients in a caring and professional manner both on the telephone and in person, is essential.
* Prioritising tasks/duties within expected given case deadlines.
* Ability to draft emails independently in a professional manner.
* IT literate with good typing skills and the ability to use; Outlook/Microsoft/Excel/*Case Management System.
Key tasks:
1. Providing secretarial and administrative support to Fee earners, including filing, copying, printing, scanning, and creating bundles.
2. Dealing with enquiry telephone calls prior to them being passed to the appropriate fee earner.
3. Emailing and corresponding with various parties...