Legal Assistant – Criminal Defence

Job title:

Legal Assistant – Criminal Defence

Company

Browns Recruitment Consultancy

Job description

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGALCRIMINAL DEFENCE TEAMPORTSMOUTHSALARY COMPETATIVE DEPENDING UPON EXPERIENCEAn exciting opportunity to join a busy Criminal department (no Criminal experience required) in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal capacity.The Role & Responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients and external professionals in a professional manner
• Providing comprehensive Assistant/Paralegal support to Criminal Law Solicitors
• Drafting documents
• Briefing Counsel
• Taking witness statements
• Handling telephone calls and enquiries
• Diary management
• Organising meetings, appointments and court dates
• Maintaining high levels of confidentiality at all times

Person Specification:

• Previous Legal Assistant experience (Does not need Criminal experience training can be provided)
• Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• A working knowledge of Legal Aid including processing applications for funding and Legal Aid Online would be an advantage but not essential
• Excellent attention to detail when preparing witness statements and court and other legal documents
• Possesses outstanding communication skills both verbal and written
• Have strong IT skills
• Demonstrate initiative and the drive to produce a high standard of service to the clients.
• Be highly organised, methodical and adaptable.

This is a full time role 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, based in my clients Portsmouth office.This is a very exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm in a busy exciting legal department.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS ROLE PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV TO TANYA BROWN AT BROWNS RECRUITMENT GROUP AS DIRECTED.

Expected salary

£20000 – 25000 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:19:14 GMT

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