Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Since Bartletts Solicitors was established in 1860 we have prided ourselves on providing a range of quality legal services for all our clients.
We currently require a legal assistant for our Chester City centre office located next to Tesco on Frodsham Street, dealing with claimant personal injury matters.
Required qualifications, skills and experience:
- Word-processing and audio-typing skills
- Confident and organised individual who is able to work on their own initiative
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and case management systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key tasks include:
- File creation;
- Legal audio transcription and copy typing;
- Court bundle preparation;
- Assisting with reception duties;
- Diary management;
- Filing and general administration, including incoming and outgoing post;
- Generally assist in all aspects of personal injury;
- To assist other departments/offices in Chester City centre when required
Office: 1 Frodsham Square, Frodsham Street, Chester, CH1 3JS
Core Hours: 3 days (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) to 5 days a week, 9am to 5:30pm, 1 hour for lunch.
We offer a competitive salary and a pension scheme (with a 6.5% employer pension contribution and death in service cover) after 12 months completed service.
To apply, please forward covering letter and C.V. (stating your salary expectations).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 22.5-37.5 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 04/02/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
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