Job Description
Employment Law Legal Assistant FTC
Our client is a LEXCEL accredited , Legal 500 recommended practice the firm have ambitious plans to grow further over the next three years. The firm operates an open- door policy, and has a strong commitment to personal and professional development. With strong ties to the local community , and recognising their corporate and social responsibility , all members of the firm are encouraged to develop links with local charities and participate in fundraising and community based activities .
My client is recruiting for an experience Employment Law Legal Assistant on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract to cover a Maternity Leave. You will be a great team player, willing to go the extra mile you will be supporting an individual lawyer and wider team.
The Role
• You will provide full secretarial support to an individual lawyer and wider team
• Using digital dictation system to produce correspondence related to Employment Law matters
• Diary management
• Assistance with File maintenance and client accounts is most critical function
• Assisting with Employment Law matters including HR issues, Grievance, Disciplinary ,Redundancy, Corporate re- structuring and TUPE agreements
• Attending to clients
• Liaising with Solicitors, Barristers and courts
• Preparation of correspondence and complex legal documents
• Bill preparation
• Proof read legal documents
• Manage marketing data and liaising with the marketing team
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The Candidate
• Ideally you will possess recent Employment Law Legal experience, although other areas of law will also be considered
• A good standard of education at least O Level / GCSE
• Fast and accurate typing skills including digital audio systems
• Experience with case management systems
• Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel ,Outlook
• Excellent communication skills and a sympathetic ear
• You will be a strong team player
• Good attention to detail
• Organised and able to priorities your workload
Benefits
• 22 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, with additional 3 days for Christmas
• Death in Service
• Group income protection
• Medical benefit scheme
• Sick pay, pension
• Hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm office based
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