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Alstern Solicitors is an SRA-regulated law firm based in Canary Wharf, specialising in Immigration, Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate, and Corporate & Commercial Law.

We are seeking a Vietnamese-speaking individual to join our small, growing team as a Marketing & Legal Assistant. This role is ideal for a student seeking a placement year or a recent graduate aiming to start a legal career and gain valuable insights into the legal field. The selected candidate will undergo a 6-month probation period, with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent position upon successful completion. During this time, we will evaluate your integration into your role and our company culture. This position is a transitional phase for the company to determine whether you will specifically engage in a Marketing Executive or Paralegal role after successfully completing the probation period. This entry-level role and performance reviews every 6 months. We are looking for someone who is committed to a long-term engagement with our business.

Responsibilities:

• Answering telephone calls, taking notes, and ensuring client inquiries are addressed and their needs are met.
• Assisting Solicitors with immigration and conveyancing matters or other legal areas as needed.
• Managing client files, including opening and closing, in compliance with firm procedures.
• Drafting legal correspondence and documents for clients, the Home Office, courts, and third-party solicitors.
• Conducting legal research to monitor legal changes
• Supporting the firm’s marketing activities, including creating legal articles and content for the website and social media platforms.
• Filling out applications and submitting documents to the Home Office under Solicitors’ instructions.
• Providing daily administrative support to the team.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in marketing and legal work, preferably within the legal (Immigration or conveyancing)or professional services sector.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, including self-learning and research outside of working hours to enhance expertise and job performance.
• Fluency in English and Vietnamese, with strong communication skills in both languages, particularly over the phone, and the ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Passion for sales and a keen interest in helping clients achieve outcomes they may not have thought possible.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle challenges independently.
• Creative thinking, self-motivation, and a willingness to take on a broad range of tasks.
• Confident and professional or, approachable with the ability to interact effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to assist the team and take on tasks that may fall outside the defined role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively.
• Basic understanding of legal terminology, particularly in immigration and conveyancing.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility when handling confidential information.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and solicitors.
• Candidates living in proximity to Canary Wharf are strongly preferable

Location: Alstern Solicitors, 30 Churchill Place, London, E14 5RE

Type of Contract: 5 days/week (Placement year)

Working Hours: 9 am – 5 pm (1-hour lunch break)

Salary: Probation period 6 months starting at £22,000, with an increase to £24,000 upon successful completion.

Candidates living in proximity to Canary Wharf are strongly encouraged to apply, as we do not cover relocation expenses.

Please email your CV & Covering letter to HR@alsternsolicitors.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Internship

Contract length: 2 weeks

Salary: £22,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Marketing/Legal: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Vietnamese (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• London (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Graduate

Pay: £23,000.00-£24,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• paralegal: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Vietnamese (preferred)

Work Location: In person