Taunton
Legal
Permanent | Full Time
05/09/2022
02/09/2022
23/09/2022
Acorn Recruitment is working with their client, a law firm with an outstanding reputation of providing an excellent service, to recruit for a Legal Assistant to assist their Personal Injury Team.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
* Preparing draft letters of claim
* Taking initial instructions from clients
* Preparing draft witness statements
* Diarising and ensuring compliance with court timetables
* Liaising with external experts, legal counsel, clients
* Answering general enquiries as required
* Attending conferences with counsel in person or on the phone
* Drafting witness statements regarding liability and quantum
* Researching quantum and other issues as required
* Preparing court documents including claim forms, schedules of loss, particulars of claim, lists of documents etc.
* Instructing and briefing counsel
* Other Legal Assistant activities as directed
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
* Experienced Legal Assistant position (At least a Grade B Fee earner)
* Good knowledge of legal practice with good an understanding/ experience of the MOJ portal, litigation and the Civil Procedure Rules
* Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
* Compassion and empathy
* An analytical brain
* Excellent communication skills
In return will be a highly competitive salary, good work life balance and definite progression for the right person.
Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.