Legal Support Assistant

at  Thompsons Solicitors

DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team as a Support Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing administrative and solicitor support. This position requires a blend of technical proficiency, exceptional organisational skills, and effective communication abilities. You’ll be integral to ensuring the smooth operation of our branch and supporting the firm’s overarching goals.

• Self-sufficient and thrive in a busy working environment.
• The ability to work proactively and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Technical and administrative experience gained within a legal environment.
• Ability to produce letters, as well as completion of legal forms and documents for clients, the court and third parties. (This role will involve extracting information required from the case files, so attention to detail is paramount).
• Excellent communication and client care skills with an ability to empathise with vulnerable clients is essential.
• Fully competent skills in Microsoft Office is required however full training will be provided on the firm’s own internal systems and processes.
• Experience gained within a legal environment will be a distinct advantage.