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Job description

Lawstop, a busy legal aid law firm, is seeking a full-time legal assistant to join our Referrals team. This role is remote and would suit someone with legal aid experience and/or a bright law graduate.

Main Responsibilities

• Respond to all referrals via telephone and email;
• Prepare relevant legal documentation;
• Ensure that forms are accurate and completed in a timely manner;
• Draft various types of legal documentation as requested;
• Obtain further information where necessary to ensure comprehensive legal documentation is prepared;
• Draft correspondence when required;
• Maintain an accurate record of all referrals in both hard copy and electronic format;
• Prepare referral reports;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Person Specification

• Able to communicate, in person and/or in writing, a variety of information to a range of people and be able to demonstrate tact/sensitivity when dealing with difficult situations.
• To be able to work well and quickly under pressure.
• The ability to cope in situations where there is an emotional demand arising from the work being undertaken.
• Experience of handling and processing manual or computerised information.
• The ability to organise own workload and decide priorities.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality & integrity.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Lawstop is a friendly firm who will provide the support and training needed; however, some knowledge of legal aid and the law is very desirable.

Salary: £22,000

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week

Salary: £22,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person