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We are seeking an individual to ​provide administrative support for a broad range of litigation matters.

Litigation tasks:

• File opening / elite set up / creating hard copy file
• Sourcing judgements
• Keeping folders up to date with pleadings and client documentation
• Proofreading / amending documentation
• Drafting simple letters for serving and filing documents and preparing documentation as required
• Carry out conflict checks
• Preparing bundles & filling them with court
• Billing of private criminal cases
• Allocate an Advocate or Legal Adviser to attend Police Headquarters
• Liaise with States of Jersey Police and Customs & Immigration to request, Download & reviewing disclosure. Updating files & client
• Liaise with the Probation Service to follow up on probation / psychological / psychiatric reports
• Booking appointments / liaising with clients
• Inserting court dates into diaries & court list
• Creating exhibits & indexes
• Arranging caselines access and uploading documents​

May also be required to assist with Legal aid tasks:

• Contact Magistrates Court and Youth Court to request papers, notes and client names, file duty notes and request credits from Legal Aid
• Lodge calls with the Prison and book meetings with clients in custody
• If required, request funds for and liaise with interpreters to book meetings
• Advising Legal Aid of Advocates resignations and starts
• Arranging interpreters where necessary & funds from Legal Aid from same

Candidates will have excellent organisational, analytical and IT skills, specifically excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe Professional or Pdf Docs. They will be able to work well under pressure with minimal supervision and have strong verbal and written skills.

For more information please visit https://www.careyolsen.com/careers/vacancies/dispute-resolution-support-va102.

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