*Fully office based - no parking at the office
*9-5.00pm Mon - Fri
This is a wonderful opportunity to join our clients dedicated Child Care Public Law Team based in Walsall. Our client would ideally like an experienced legal assistant with experience in Child care/public law matters. Although this role could suit someone with good typing skills and an interest in working in a legal environment.
You will be joining an existing team of dedicated Secretarial Assistants providing support to the Lawyers who specialise in this area. Our client is seeking a candidate with a genuine interest in working in this area of law and can demonstrate that on their application and CV.
You will need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, juggling multi priorities working for a dedicated team of Lawyers who have a proven track record of providing high level services to their clients.
Your role:
*Legal Aid applications
*Diary management
*Time recording
*Diligent in responding to e mail correspondence and time scales
*Liaison with professionals
As our ideal candidate you will have:
*Ideally 1 year + experience in child care/public law matters
*Excellent computer literacy
*Fast accurate typing skills
*Highly organised to manage busy diaries for the team
*Confident to deal with clients and professionals by telephone
*Strong interest in providing a first-class service to their clients along with enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm.
In return our client can offer:
*Competitive salary depending on experience
*A friend office
*Modern case management system
*Ongoing training in a supportive environment for career growth
*Employee benefits of a pension scheme, 28 days holiday, plus birthday and long service.