Family Law Legal Assistant

Family Law Legal Assistant in Sheffield

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our prestigious clients, a legal firm situated in the heart of Sheffield.

This successful firm is looking for a legal assistant to join their Family Law team. They are looking for an enthusiastic team player, with experience within a family law firm, who are keen to join a growing team.

The ideal candidate will be supporting the MD and other lawyers within the firm and will be dealing with a wide range of work to include:

* Working along other legal assistants and assisting various Fee Earners in the Family department.

* Preparing documents, photocopying and scanning.

* Communicate with clients and others in a professional and friendly manner.

* Manage appointments, arrange meetings and deal with lawyers, clients, and others.

* Instructing Counsel.

* Ongoing day to day case management

Essential skills, knowledge and experience for this role as Legal Assistant:

* Previous experience working in a legal practice (essential)

* Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.

* Self-motivated, enthusiastic and reliable

* Typing skills of 65+wpm.

* Ability to prioritise daily workload

* Great time management skills

* Excellent attention to detail

* Professional and friendly telephone manner.

* Strong literacy skills with excellent attention to detail

* The confidence to work in a fast paced and demanding role

* A passion and ambition to assist family law clients

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