Vacancy

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Corporate and Employment department. This role is ideal for a professional who has some previous legal experience and is looking to develop skills or work in a different area. The successful candidate will undertake fee-earning work and will manage client work allocated by a Partner or senior-fee earners. The role is also suitable for a graduate who is interesting in working in law. Full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Meeting new clients, taking instructions and providing legal advice.

• Overseeing file opening/client take-on.

• Communicating with clients.

• Undertaking legal research.

• Drafting correspondence.

• Assisting Lawyers at Court.

• Researching legal issues.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience of dealing with clients.

• High level of literacy and numeracy in day-to-day operations.

• Proficient in Microsoft and document management systems.

• Hold a degree (ideally a law degree) but not essential.

Key attributes

• A professional approach with excellent communication skills.

• Self-motivated with excellent team working ability.

• Good planning and organisational skills.

• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience within legal or professional services to careers@viberts.com

Diversity and inclusion

We offer equal opportunities and encourage diversity and inclusion. Viberts is a welcoming workplace in which employees are recognised and their unique characteristics, skills and experiences are respected, valued and celebrated.