Coventry
up to c£23,000 per annum
We are working with a well-established Lexcel accredited, multi-office law firm, who are urgently seeking an experienced legal assistant, legal secretary or paralegal to support a busy childcare solicitor, based in Coventry. Parking is available on site.
The role will involve:
* Supporting a childcare solicitor
* Providing support for legal aid case work
* Handling legal aid applications, using the legal aid portal
* Dealing with guardianship orders
* Liaising with clients/guardians via telephone and face to face
* Attending meetings
* Audio typing from digital dictation
* Collating court bundles
Suitable candidates will have:
* Around 2 years'+ experience supporting a childcare team or childcare solicitor
* Experience of dealing with legal aid matters and use of the legal aid portal
* Excellent communication skills
* Experience of audio typing from digital dictation
* Experience of using a legal case management system
This is a full time permanent job working 9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. The role is office-based, offered with a range of benefits including:
* 23 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays plus 2 days’ additional paid leave at Christmas
* Free parking
* Ongoing support and training
* Company pension scheme
* Company sick pay
* Excellent career development and progression opportunities
Note: Salary stated is given in line with market rate and will be wholly commensurate with experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions
About Talentwise
Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and business support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner & Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey’s passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it’s stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey’s experience and expertise.
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