Legal Assistant/Paralegal Canterbury, England
Job description
Furley Page Solicitors are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Vulnerable Client team primarily based at their Canterbury office.
Profile:
Working within a highly respected and established Vulnerable Client team. This role consists of assisting with a varied caseload of Vulnerable Client matters, which include Court Protection work, Care funding work including NHS Continuing healthcare claims, wills for vulnerable clients including Advance Directives, and powers of attorney. This position would suit those with an interest in vulnerable clients. Full training will be given along with the possibility to undertake further legal training in due course.
Duties:
The successful candidate will assist with a variety of duties under the supervision of a legally qualified lawyer. The candidate will assist the lawyers and other legal assistants in the team.
Previous Experience:
No previous experience is essential as full training will be given to the successful candidate.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong academic record
- Accuracy in the given task is essential
- Excellent people/communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Computer literate
- Confidence to ask for help when unsure
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy working as part of a team and be organised.
Please email your CV with a covering letter setting out your reasons for applying using the link below to our on-line application form.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: One location
