We currently have an opportunity for a full time Legal Administrator to join the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Department, based in our Leeds city centre office. The role is offered on a full time basis Monday – Friday 9am-5pm, however for the right candidate we could be flexible within standard office hours (9-5) for a minimum of 25 hours per week over 5 days.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic, hard-working, with a high attention to detail to join this friendly, dedicated team.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Key Duties:
- Liaising with third parties and other firms of solicitors for general updates
- Key contact for liaison between internal departments
- Responsible for opening cases, file closures and archiving
- Liaising with third parties in obtaining medical records and other documentation relevant to the case
- Bundling documents
- Use and upload documents to the sharing platform of Egress or similar
- Precedent and standard letter management
- Assist with development of the department’s standard operating procedures
- General support of solicitors/fee-earning staff
- Ad hoc audio/copy typing
- Maintaining a highly professional, efficient, confidential and friendly manner, ensuring a quality service to clients is always achieved
Experience:
- Experience working within a busy, fast paced and professional team orientated environment.
- Microsoft Office proficiency is essential including excel spreadsheets
- Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
- Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
- Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
- Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.