Legal Assistant

Job title:

Legal Assistant

Company:

Elite Touch Group

Job description

Legal Secretary/Assistant (Dispute Resolution)ChichesterSalary dependent on experienceOur well-established client is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/Assistant to join their Litigation department, principally based at their Chichester office but with flexibility to work in the Worthing office if required.The role will principally involve supporting fee earners in the areas of Contentious Probate, Property Litigation and Commercial Litigation but will also include assisting other members of the Dispute Resolution Department when required.The Dispute Resolution Department encompasses Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Property Litigation, Contentious Probate, Commercial Litigation and Family. This is your chance to work with a dynamic, close-knit and caring team which covers a variety of interesting work.Our ideal candidate will:· Have previous experience of assisting with litigation work.· Have excellent secretarial, administrative and IT skills and be open to working in a paper-lite environment.· Be self-motivated, have the ability to multi-task and be able to work on their own initiative as well as within a very supportive team.· Have excellent client care and communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with third parties, clients and colleagues.· Have excellent attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.· Be able to assist with ensuring that our files are compliant with our internal procedures and processes and for Lexcel accreditation.Benefits:· Competitive salary.· 23 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, plus additional birthday day (pro rata as applicable for part time)· Hybrid/Flexible working environment.· Firm pays parking costs.

Expected salary

£25000 – 28000 per year

Location

Westhampnett, West Sussex

Job date

Thu, 15 May 2025 03:05:59 GMT

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