Legal Assistant - Criminal Law - Evesham

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join our friendly, well established and approachable Criminal Law team in Evesham.

Responsibilities include:

Dealing with new enquiries, initiating and completing the setup of new matters, to include all onboarding and due diligent processes, such as identification verification and complying with anti-money laundering regulations.
Organising, e-filing and scanning documents into our Case Management System whilst also maintaining the paper files with accuracy and efficiency.
Opening and archiving all paper and electronic files.
Dealing with routine client correspondence and queries.
Attending to clients both in person and on the telephone in a confident manner with excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of customer care.
Dealing with third party agencies, to include Counsel, Courts, Experts and other solicitors.
Ensuring the confidentiality of the client and firm’s information and documentation at all times.
Fully conversant with Word, Outlook and Excel with experience of working with electronic Case Management Systems.
Supporting the general administration within the Criminal Law Team and Evesham office.
Attending Court and Prisons
Preparing case files and specific case documents
Advocacy in certain areas

Requirements for this role include:

Basic knowledge of Criminal Law and money laundering obligations although training will be provided
Familiarity with electronic search databases
An ability to deal with sensitive issues in a supportive manner
Being familiar with developments in the criminal law
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

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