Supervising Solicitor

We are now looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team in our Maidstone 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.,

• 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
We are always looking for enthusiastic Legal Assistants so if you have completed your law degree and looking for an opportunity in Family law please apply with a full copy of your CV.

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. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive., 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

Are you currently employed? Yes No Have you worked in a law firm before? Yes No Which fields do you have work experience in? Family Crime Care Extradition None of the above Other (Please Specify) Other field(s) of experience Do you have experience in any of the following roles ? Legal Assistant/Administrator Paralegal (Fee Earning) Solicitor/CILEx Finance Clerk/Assistant Billing Assistant/Coordinator Operational/HR Support Other (Please specify) Other roles you have experience in How many years' relevant experience do you have for the position you applied for? 0-1 1-2 2-5 5 and above None What is your notice period? Available immediately Less than 30 days 1 month 2 months More than 2 months