Legal Assistant

Job title:

Legal Assistant

Company

Ad Warrior

Job description

Legal AssistantJob Type: Full Time, PermanentSalary: £24,000 + per annum, Depending on ExperienceLocation: London (This opportunity is also avaibale in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire)This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant expanding team working with a variety of lay and professional clients, Barristers and Mediators. You will be able to expand on your legal portfolio and demonstrate your academic prowess.These Legal Assistant / Paralegal roles require you to have solid legal experience and an excellent eye for detail. The roles demand a confident and ambitious candidate with excellent written and verbal skills. You will need to work to deadlines and be willing to go the extra mile when needed.Key Responsibilities

• Consideration of papers received on instruction Obtaining documentary evidence
• Daily client contact and case management
• Drafting legal and court documents
• Preparation of hearing bundles and external instructions
• Case and general administration
• Document management including use of internal electronic systems to progress cases and provide update reports to clients
• Legal Research

What the company are looking for

• LPC or BPTC graduates preferred
• Previous proven work experience as Paralegal/Legal Assistant or Legal Executive
• Experience in civil, commercial and/or financial litigation; banking or finance
• Experience and ability to manage own case loads
• Excellent research and administration skills
• Able to manage a varied workload
• Exceptional communication skills (written, grammar and verbal)
• Exceptional organisational skills and good at multi-tasking
• Meticulous attention to detail and proven analytical skills
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Firm understanding of GDPR
• Smart, professional, hardworking, cheerful outlook and punctual

Required QualificationsPlease note you will need to meet the following criteria to be considered for this role:

• Strong legal experience (minimum 1 year)
• Minimum of 2:1 degree with post graduate LPC/BPTC preferred
• Finance, commercial or civil litigation experience
• Proven experience of managing own caseloads

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

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 04 May 2024 22:50:23 GMT

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