Legal Assistant - Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment : Job Details

Family AssistantBirmingham - Office Based£22,000 - £25,000 A fantastic, established Birmingham firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Legal Assistant to their already impressive Family team.Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Legal Assistant will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Assistants, Fee Earners and Partners to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Assistant Duties in Birmingham. Duties and responsibilities of the Assistant in Family:

• Supporting the Solicitors and Partners within the team with their caseload 
• Drafting notices in line with client instructions
• To register interests on Common Platform regarding criminal matters.  Be familiar with Egress, CJSM and Crown Court Digital Case System
• Use of ALB Case Management System
• Attending PLO’s
• Making applications for legal aid and keeping on top of CCMS
• Making any necessary applications for payments of disbursements
• Liaising with the firms Cost Drafting Team regarding High Cost Cases
• Taking instructions from clients in person, via Teams etc
• Preparing and Drafting Position Statements
• Instructing Counsel, where necessary
• Researching and instructing other experts
• Preparing briefs to counsel or letters of instructions to experts
• Part 25 applications and letters of instruction
• Sitting behind counsel
• Observing Senior Fee Earner at court
• Compiling Bundles and ensuring they are always up to date (Electronically)

Skills Required:

• Prior Family Assistant experience is essential
• Competent in all IT applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and a clear communication style (both written and verbal)
• Good time management skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a range of tasks
• Commitment to good customer service
• Good empathy skills and the ability to deal with a range of different personality types when working with clients and witnesses
• Commitment to meeting or exceeding personal targets
• Willing to listen and learn
• Good team player with a willingness to assist colleagues
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, committed and approachable
• Ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure

The firm are offering 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Paralegal, based in or near Birmingham, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to .