FAQs
What is the primary role of the Legal Support Assistant?
The Legal Support Assistant plays a pivotal role in providing administrative and solicitor support within a legal environment, ensuring the smooth operation of the branch and contributing to the firm's overarching goals.
What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant?
Key responsibilities include working proactively to meet deadlines, producing letters and legal documents, extracting information from case files, providing excellent client care, and managing administrative tasks effectively.
What skills are required for this position?
Required skills include technical proficiency, exceptional organisational abilities, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and competence in Microsoft Office.
Is previous legal experience necessary for this role?
While experience in a legal environment is advantageous, it is not strictly necessary. However, technical and administrative experience within a legal setting will be viewed positively.
What kind of training will be provided?
Full training will be provided on the firm’s own internal systems and processes to ensure the Legal Support Assistant is fully equipped to perform their role effectively.
What qualities should the ideal candidate possess?
The ideal candidate should be organised, highly motivated, self-sufficient, able to thrive in a busy working environment, and committed to providing excellent service to clients, including vulnerable individuals.
What benefits does Thompsons Solicitors offer for this position?
Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, additional leave over Christmas, permanent health insurance, a healthcare cash plan, life assurance, 23 days annual leave, an employee assistance programme, enhanced parental pay, a cycle to work scheme, and financial assistance for professional development.
How long has Thompsons Solicitors been in operation?
Thompsons Solicitors has been operating for 100 years, founded in 1921, focusing on fighting for the rights of the injured and mistreated.
What types of cases does Thompsons Solicitors primarily handle?
Thompsons Solicitors specializes in personal injury, serious injury, asbestos diseases, medical negligence, road traffic accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases, and trade union law.
How can prospective candidates learn more about Thompsons Solicitors?
Prospective candidates can visit the firm’s website at www.thompsons.law or call 0800 0 224 224 for more information about the firm and its career opportunities.