Legal Assistant

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Posted 14 days ago, valid for 4 days

Eastbourne, East Sussex BN21 1SN, England

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Legal Assistant located in Eastbourne, offering a salary dependent on experience.
This is a permanent, part-time role requiring 21.5 hours of work per week on agreed days.
The successful candidate will join a friendly Family Law team and may be a newcomer to the legal field or have prior experience.
Key responsibilities include assisting clients, managing appointments, preparing documents, and maintaining confidentiality of client information.
Benefits include bonus schemes, a personal health cash plan, 25 days of annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Legal Assistant

Location: Eastbourne

Salary: Dependent on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time, 21.5 hours per week, days as agreed)

The company are an independent, award-winning law firm offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses across Sussex.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their friendly Family Law team.

You may be looking to take your first steps into a Legal position, or you may already have experience.

The Family Legal Assistant will provide direct support to the Practitioner, for example by:

Assisting clients both in person and by telephone, providing support in a professional and friendly manner
Making appointments, arranging meetings and diary management for the Practitioner
Providing support and guidance to other members of the team and wider team
Preparing correspondence and documents including audiotyping
File management
Preparing mail and enclosures for despatch
Arranging for all copying to be completed
Securing the confidentiality and security of the firm’s client documentation and information
Committing time to training and self-development

Skills and Qualifications

Excellent communication and administration skills
Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
Friendly, proactive and a positive attitude
Knowledge of dictation / BigHand preferred
Use of P4W case management system preferred but not essential as training will be provided

Benefits

Bonus schemes
Personal Health Cash Plan
25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus birthdays off
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Paid study leave
Employee discounts

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

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