Job Description
To undertake a range of paralegal activity as part of a team in a busy office environment. An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Head Office of AMT Lawyers in Blackburn. We require the chosen candidate to have excellent communication skills as the job will involve speaking to clients on the telephone and in person. The candidate also needs to be extremely organised and tidy as they will be requested to set up new client files. Finally, the candidate must be hardworking, ambitious and motivated to improve their skills and knowledge. These attributes are necessary as most of the tasks will involve assisting solicitors with various admin tasks.
Personal Qualities :
The ability to work as an individual as well as part of a team and be respectful to team members at all times. Be an excellent communicator at all levels, via telephone and face to face. Be able to use their own initiative.
Skills Required :
Excellent communication and people skills
A confident and positive attitude
Word processing skills
Good verbal communication and listening skills
Ability to follow instructions and organise yourself to complete tasks fully and on time
Ability to use initiative to think through problems to find solutions
Literate with good written communication
Ability to check for accuracy and give attention to detail
Ability to answer, speak confidently and take messages on the phone
Knowledge of spread sheets, word processing and databases
Ability to use initiative
Calm under pressure
Motivated
Good personal organisation
Team worker
Future Prospects : The suitable applicant will have potential to progress in a permanent position with potential for further development.
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