Legal Admin Assistant

This is a wonderful opportunity to join our clients dedicated Child Care Public Law Team based in Walsall. Our client would ideally like an experienced legal assistant with experience in Child care/public law matters. Although this role could suit someone with good typing skills and an interest in working in a legal environment. You will be joining an existing team of dedicated Secretarial Assistants providing support to the Lawyers who specialise in this area. Our client is seeking a candidate with a genuine interest in working in this area of law and can demonstrate that on their application and CV. You will need to enjoy a fast-paced environment, juggling multi priorities working for a dedicated team of Lawyers who have a proven track record of providing high level services to their clients. Your role: Legal Aid applications Diary management Time recording Diligent in responding to e mail correspondence and time scales Liaison with professionals As our ideal candidate you will have: Ideally 1 year + experience in child care/public law matters Excellent computer literacy Fast accurate typing skills Highly organised to manage busy diaries for the team Confident to deal with clients and professionals by telephone Strong interest in providing a first-class service to their clients along with enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm.