Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our clients Criminal Defence team. This full-time role is based in Portsmouth and offers a chance to work closely with experienced solicitors, providing essential support and gaining invaluable experience in the legal field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working alongside the solicitors, assisting with various tasks including client liaison, document drafting, and case preparation.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries.
• Drafting documents, briefing counsels and taking witness statements under the guidance of senior team members.
• Opening and closing files.
• Preparing correspondence and documents.
• Digital dictation.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Legal Secretary/ Legal Assistant experience preferably within the criminal defence department before. However, candidates with other legal experience will be considered.
• Excellent IT skills, proficient in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What they offer:

• Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Salary depending on experience up to £25,000 - £27,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Workplace pension.