A leading Perth Plaintiff Injury Law Firm seeks a Junior Legal Assistant who wishes to build expertise, skills, and a career in personal injury law.WHO WE AREThe firm has an excellent reputation and standing in the local personal injury law industry and is looking for the right person to assist in servicing its expanding client base.The firm is focused on continuous improvement and innovation and will support the candidate in developing their skills and expertise.The team is passionate about their work and the firm boasts a warm, friendly, and professional work environment.Members of our team enjoy coming to work and pride themselves on providing exceptional service and fighting for our client's legal rights.We feel great satisfaction from helping our clients to regain their financial security and dignity following traumatic injury.WHO YOU AREWe are currently seeking a Junior Legal Assistant to kick start their career in the legal profession.To be successful in this role you must have:Reasonably good English language skills including communicating both verbally and in writing.Good attention to detail and be well organized.Be able to touch type and have a good typing speed.A willingness to work hard and learn.A good work ethic and be a conscientious person.You may currently be undertaking a legal studies degree, criminology degree, or paralegal qualification or hoping to one day start a law degree.POSITIONThe Junior Legal Assistant will operate in the new client department and will be involved in speaking to new clients, taking initial instructions, arranging new client appointments, and liaising with senior staff members at the practice to provide initial legal advice.Following up with the preparation of draft emails and contracts is also involved.This is a unique position that involves working directly with and being trained by our senior lawyers, practice manager, and practice principal.We are looking for someone who has excellent people skills, excellent communication skills, and in particular telephone skills, who is sympathetic and looking to help injured clients with their compensation claims.Previous experience in any type of sales job, telephone call center work, or any other jobs which involve following up new client leads may be of assistance.This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate.Please submit both your CV and a covering letter through Seek.#J-18808-Ljbffr