Legal Assistant
Birmingham – £20,000 - £25,000
Family Assistant
Birmingham - Office Based
£22,000 - £25,000
A fantastic, established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Assistant to their already impressive Family team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Assistant will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Assistant Duties in Birmingham.
Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant in Family:
Birmingham - Office Based
£22,000 - £25,000
A fantastic, established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Assistant to their already impressive Family team.
Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Assistant will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Assistant Duties in Birmingham.
Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant in Family:
- Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload
- Drafting notices in line with client instructions
- To register interests on Common Platform regarding criminal matters. Be familiar with Egress, CJSM and Crown Court Digital Case System
- Use of ALB Case Management System
- Attending PLO’s
- Making applications for legal aid and keeping on top of CCMS
- Making any necessary applications for payments of disbursements
- Liaising with the firms Cost Drafting Team regarding High Cost Cases
- Taking instructions from clients in person, via Teams etc
- Preparing and Drafting Position Statements
- Instructing Counsel, where necessary
- Researching and instructing other experts
- Preparing briefs to counsel or letters of instructions to experts
- Part 25 applications and letters of instruction
- Sitting behind counsel
- Observing Senior Fee Earner at court
- Compiling Bundles and ensuring they are always up to date (Electronically)
Skills Required:
- Prior Family Assistant experience is essential
- Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
- Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
- Commitment to good customer service
- Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
- Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
- Willing to listen and learn
- Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
- Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
The firm are offering 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to rio@douglas-scott.co.uk.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Travelling with my boyfriend and having several girls trips!
If you weren't in recruitment, what would you be doing?
Definitely something with animals!
What inspired your career in Legal Recruitment?
Suits absolutely contributed...
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Job Spec:
- Area of Law: Legal Support
- Type: Business Support
- Salary: £20,000 - £25,000
- Term: Permanent
- Location: Birmingham
- Reference: 1026245
