Our Criminal department is looking for a Legal Assistant to join the Basingstoke team. The ideal candidate will have excellent academic qualifications, a professional manner and a commitment to high quality service delivery. The individual will have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure. Previous experience of criminal law is desirable. You will receive ongoing training and support to develop your career.
The firm's Criminal department is busy and successful, collaborating with some of the leading Criminal Law experts in the Hampshire and Surrey area. In this role, you will engage in a diverse range of criminal matters, encompassing both private and publicly funded cases.
Duties
- Opening files and drafting initial letters
- Assisting with incoming calls
- Taking new enquiries
- Dealing with admin in relation to criminal matters
- Assisting Solicitors with case preparation, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence
- Managing case files and maintaining accurate records
- Communicating with clients, counsel, and court personnel
- Scheduling appointments and hearings
- Liaising with Counsel’s clerks re Court hearings, conferences with Counsel
Experience - Essential & Desirable:
- Have a Degree or CILEX qualification
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills
- Be IT literate and a confident user of MS office
- Have the ability to manage a busy workload and excellent organisational skills
- Have the ability to work either alone or collaboratively with other team members
- Have confidence in client facing communications
- Have attention to accuracy and detail
- Be a collaborative team member with the ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people
- Be receptive to facilitate and support change
- Be flexible, reliable and pragmatic and have a problem-solving approach
- Be comfortable working under pressure with the ability to plan and prioritise work
Firm benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Company events
- Health and dental insurance
- Pension
- Gym facilities
- Parking
Salary
Dependant on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site gym
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basingstoke RG21 4HG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
