Legal Assistant, Personal Injury
Job Description
Due to continued growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time legal assistant to join the personal injury team of our well-established law firm based in Leeds City Centre.
Previous experience of working in a law firm would be a distinct advantage but is not essential. We are particularly interested in applications from confident self-starters who are not afraid to hit the ground running.
The duties will include but are not limited to:
Taking initial instructions from clients
To attend conferences with Counsel/Court/Tribunal/Inquest and represent
the firm and client as required;
Opening new matter files
Managing files
Drafting correspondence
Reading legal documents/correspondence and drafting/sending out
correspondence on behalf of fee earners
Dealing with telephone enquiries
Assisting on the help desk, as and when required
Filing, printing, photocopying and any other ad hoc jobs to assist fee earners
Qualifications
At least 5 GCSEs required at grade C and above, including good grades in both English and Mathematics.
Skills
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:
Excellent communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent telephone manner
A flexible approach to work, with the ability to multitask
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to 22,222.00 per year
Benefits:
Life insurance
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD3337420
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLeeds, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
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EducationNot mentioned