Legal Assistant - Entry Level

A great opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate to work with a progressive and personable law firm. As part of a new phase of business growth and development, we are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the team. Experienced in Debt Recovery is desired but not essential. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join the firm. The role will have responsibility supporting a Solicitor and Legal Executive in the management of their file portfolios.

Key Responsibilities: This varied role includes:

• Administrative work including incoming and outgoing post, scanning, allocating, filing;
• Diary management;
• Court attendance for motions, assist on hearings;
• Liaising with clients;
• Support day to day activities such as admin tasks as above, new file set up, demand letter, or assisting with mediation declaration, certificate of confirmation, declaration/endorsement of service, judgment papers, service of judgment, sheriff (all elements), registration if received with sheriff instruction.

Successful Candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Law;
• Be available 5 days a week in the office - Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm;
• Have excellent written & verbal communication skills;
• Be a good team player and have a flexible attitude to work;
• Have customer service skills and a good telephone manner;
• Be a motivated energetic self-starter, capable of working well under pressure.