We are now looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in our London office, the working hours are Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm, hybrid working with 2 days in the office and 3 days from home. As a Legal Assistant you be supporting the Supervising Solicitor with the initial client contact and legal aid application processing along with drafting client care letters. The Role:
- Initial contact with client to discuss means and merits process
- Completing legal aid application forms and submitting through the CCMS portal
- Contacting courts and 3^rd parties
- Compiling court bundles
- Drafting client care letters, 90% of our clients say they would recommend us. We aim to change each client's life for the better, assisting with family disputes and legal problems which may be beyond the reach of legal professionals who are not experienced in this complex and specialised arena.
- You must have a law degree or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage demanding and conflicting caseloads
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- A desire to progress your own career
National Legal Service is a well-established Legal Aid law firm specialising in Family and Children law, we pride ourselves on our extensive training and development of our employees and we are committed to fostering a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and reflective in the diverse communities we serve., A lot of firms I've worked for talked about 'playing hard and working hard' and this normally translated to no work/life balance. NLS is an employee centric responsible and mature employer that believes in 'developing & nurturing hard'. You are important to your management team, your wellbeing is paramount. Do the best for your clients and NLS will do it's best for you. Fatimah Iqbal Supervising Solicitor It's a great place to work with lots of opportunities for progression. I also work with a fantastic team of people who are passionate about what they do. The company is growing and the future is full of great opportunities. If you are looking for a rewarding career in family law, NLS is a great place to be. Rebecca Field Solicitor As cliché as this may sound, National Legal Service Solicitors is a great company to work for. Their ethos & support for their employees nationally, is commendable. Their success story speaks volumes and this is all down to great management and teams working together as a family. Nadia Butt Supervising Solicitor It has been a fresh challenge, working with other committed supervisors, and a great team. We have worked hard to achieve protection for many women and men. There are frequent problems to overcome which make the job more interesting and provide fresh challenges. We work hard for our clients and the team as a whole. Bridget Barford, A leading Family, Child Care and Domestic Abuse firm conducting both private and legal aid work to diverse client base. From humble beginnings in Aldgate we now operate across 20 offices nationwide and are the largest legal aid provider for domestic abuse cases in England
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Supervising Solicitor in City of Westminster employer: Nls Legal Careers
Nls Legal Careers is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values professional development and collaboration. With a focus on legal aid, employees benefit from meaningful work that makes a difference in the community, alongside flexible working arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. The London office provides unique opportunities for growth within the legal field, making it an ideal place for aspiring legal professionals.
