Graduate Opportunity - Legal Assistant (Criminal Law)

Are you looking to kickstart your career in law? Perhaps you have studied law or have previously worked in a legal firm but want to get on the career ladder and develop further? This company is offering a fantastic opportunity for someone with either relevant qualifications, no matter how small, within the area of law, or with some prior legal work experience! Full training will be provided, plus career progression opportunities!

This opportunity won't be around for long, so don't delay in applying!

JOB TITLE: Graduate Opportunity - Legal Assistant (Criminal Law)

LOCATION: Newton Abbot

SALARY: �21,000 per annum, rising to �21,500 after probation period

BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, impressive newly refurbished office, cake Fridays! Casual dress code, friendly working environment and plenty of progression and development opportunities!

HOURS: 9:00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday (35 hours)

TYPE: Full Time / Permanent

THE COMPANY: A well respected and longstanding legal firm specialising in Criminal Law, who provide a friendly and welcoming environment for their employees, plus opportunities to develop.

THE ROLE: As the Legal Assistant you will be responsible for managing and organising client files and working on the day-to-day progression of cases, working closely with clients and the internal teams.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working hands-on with cases and clients - speaking to Barristers, Magistrates' Court, Crown Prosecution Service and the Police
• Reviewing evidence and providing advice to the client whilst preparing their defence
• Maintaining regular contact with clients to provide updates on the progress of their case
• Keeping attendance notes
• Manage and organise your workload efficiently and effectively
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with colleagues and clients

YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Good communication and customer service skills - both oral and written.
• Paying fine attention to detail.
• Competent IT skills including knowledge in Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Have excellent organisation.
• Work well within a team as well as being able to use your own initiative and work independently.
• Be able to prioritise and manage workload.
• Have the ability and enthusiasm to learn.

The client is looking to hire immediately for this role with interviews taking place next week, so don't delay your application!

If this sounds like you or you would like to find out more please either apply online, email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to speak to Vicky and discuss the role.

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