Personal Assistant.

• Proof reading draft documents (checking for formatting errors, typos etc).
• Converting case papers using Omnipage (OCR software) in order to make them into accessible word documents.
• Typing out handwritten documents that Omnipage cannot translate.
• Reading documents if they cannot be translated by Omnipage/if there is no time for them to be made accessible, e.g. if a last minute document are produced at court.
• Checking papers for information which might not be picked up by Omnipage, e.g. handwriting, photographs, screenshots, ticks in boxes such as on forms etc.
• Describing photographs, maps and CCTV footage.
• Assistance with case management systems (checking the daily diary, inputting data into the billing system so that payment can be requested, checking the payment records).
• Compiling hard copy trial bundles/court documents.
• Filling in forms.
• Assisting with document provision in court (handing up copies, exchanging copies with opponents etc).
• Court orientation (assisting with finding waiting rooms, court rooms, court offices, conference rooms etc).
• Locating clients/opponents.
• Help with collecting forms from the court office and/or obtaining copies of things for lay clients.
• Occasional dog duties (not anticipated to be often but for example if the dog is taken ill/needs to go out during a hearing).
• Working alongside the clerks for chasing papers, raising issues if documents are corrupted etc.

• Strong administrative skills using windows to include word, excel, outlook and adobe.
• Ability to learn new systems (case management systems, omnipage).
• Flexibility and adaptability (work hours can change).
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to travel (we can be in any court in the country although generally Yorkshire, Lancashire and the northeast).
• Punctual and reliable.
• Friendly, approachable, a team player but also someone who can use their initiative when prioritising work in accordance with upcoming cases.
• Discreet (cases are confidential and often sensitive. We also deal with challenging clients in emotive situations).
• Must like dogs
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Not essential but desirable:**

• Some legal knowledge although this role is more administrative than legal in itself so candidates with a strong admin/personal assistant background should apply.
• Driving will assist when getting us to some courts but is not essential.