Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
SMQ Legal Services has an exciting opportunity in our Burton Office for a Legal Assistant
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team and provide support to the Burton-on- trent office. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting receptionist/secretarial duties, arranging appointments and providing general support to our partners. Additionally, the Legal Assistant will be expected to deal with client queries, draft legal documents and manage diary entries. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for the legal field. Knowledge of the probate/court of protection processes is desirable, but not essential.
We are looking for someone who can fit into a small team, with a willingness to help and get things done.
Responsibilities:
- Reception/ Secretarial duties
- Managing diary entries
- Draft legal documents
- Dealing with correspondence
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and/or fee earners
- Adhere to strict client privacy & confidentiality practices
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,319.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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 (£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
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant roles across SMQ Legal Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,319 - £20,319 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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