Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Corporate and Employment department. This role is ideal for a professional who has some previous legal experience and is looking to develop skills or work in a different area. The successful candidate will undertake fee-earning work and will manage client work allocated by a Partner or senior-fee earners. The role is also suitable for a graduate who is interesting in working in law. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Meeting new clients, taking instructions and providing legal advice.
• Overseeing file opening/client take-on.
• Communicating with clients.
• Undertaking legal research.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Assisting Lawyers at Court.
• Researching legal issues.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of dealing with clients.
• High level of literacy and numeracy in day-to-day operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft and document management systems.
• Hold a degree (ideally a law degree) but not essential.

Key attributes

• A professional approach with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent team working ability.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.