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Legal Assistant

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £21000 – £23000/annum

Job description
My client are a well-established law firm based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire are offering a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to join our team due to continued business growth.
We are looking for a diligent, confident, self-motivated and experienced person to fill the role of Legal Assistant
Experience required
Role Responsibilities
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Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
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Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
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Administratively support and attend trials
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Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
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Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
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Locate and develop case relevant information
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Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
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Answer and direct phone calls
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Maintain contact lists
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Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Experience Required
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A minimum of six months experience in a similar role either in-house or within private practice
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Basic legal background i.e. knowledge of fundamental legal concepts
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Confidence to manage colleagues’ expectations and ensure delivery by following up on items which have been promised
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Writing skills- to be applied in written papers for internal and external release
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Proven working experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
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Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
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Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
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Computer literacy
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Proficiency in English
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Working knowledge of case management software
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Excellent secretarial and organisational skills
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Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Salary/Hours
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My client is offering a salary of up to 22k Per Annum.
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Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am til 5pm

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