Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job title: Legal Assistant

Company: Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Job description: Manchester – £21,000 – £24,000 Legal Assistant
Manchester

The successful candidate will join a small team providing legal support to Paralegals and Solicitors, working from a shared inbox. Open communication and collaboration are crucial for meeting firm goals in a fast-paced environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Answering calls and swiftly recording new client enquiries for case handlers.
Coordinating daily availability for trial Counsel and Experts.
Resolving court cases on the same day.
Opening client files upon receiving instructions.
Booking Counsel and Experts daily for court hearings.
Daily follow-up with various entities, including courts, police, and medical facilities.
Managing client payments, invoicing, and chasing outstanding payments.
Drafting daily correspondence and documents to support case handlers.
Confirming daily court hearing listing details to all required parties.
Collating and sending briefs to counsel and/or chambers for court hearings.
Compiling case law cited in arguments/applications and creating corresponding indexes.
Preparing claims to recover costs from the court for successful cases.
Adaptability, efficiency, and attention to detail are essential for success in this dynamic role. The candidate is expected to respond promptly to emails throughout the day, recognizing the urgency of instructions received.

No Criminal experience is needed or a law degree but someone who has experience handling initial legal enquiries are encouraged to apply

if you have the relevant experience, please send your CV to georgia@douglas-scott.co.uk for consideration

Expected salary: £21000 – 24000 per year

Location: Manchester

Job date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:06:59 GMT

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