Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our clients 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Working alongside the solicitors, assisting with various tasks including client liaison, document drafting, and case preparation.
- Handling telephone and email enquiries.
- Drafting documents, briefing counsels and taking witness statements under the guidance of senior team members.
- Opening and closing files.
- Preparing correspondence and documents.
- Digital dictation.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant experience preferably within the criminal defence department before. However, candidates with other legal experience will be considered.
- Excellent IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
What they offer:
- Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
- Salary depending on experience up to £25,000 – £27,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
- Workplace pension.
