Family Law Legal Assistant
FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT: THE ROLE
We have a vacancy for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our expanding Family Law team.
Job Role: Legal Assistant
Department: Family Law
Location: Chester
Term: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £16,000 – £18,000pa, DOE + benefits
The successful candidate will:
- Ensure that fee earners time is effectively utilised and that deadlines are met through administrative support
- Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, fee earners, team members and colleagues
- Provide a first-rate service to clients, both internal and external, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times
- Take detailed and accurate information from enquiries
- Produce and manage both electronic and manual files and documents with good grammar, care and accuracy
- Chase documents upon instruction
- Manage fee earner diaries and show awareness of fee earner’s daily routine
- Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT: THE PERSON
You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
(Word/Excel/Outlook) - Experience in audio typing and the ability to type quickly and accurately
- Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
- Good time management skills, an awareness of deadlines and the ability to prioritise where necessary
- Attention to detail and ability to check work thoroughly
- Previous experience of working as a legal assistant essential, preferably within a Family Law team
FAMILY LAW LEGAL ASSISTANT: APPLY NOW
If you wish to be considered for the role of Family Law Legal Assistant please forward your CV and covering letter to recruitment@cullimoredutton.co.uk.
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Family Law Legal Assistant
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.