Legal Administrator - Manchester, United Kingdom - Antony Hodari Solicitors
Description
About Us
Antony Hodari Solicitors has been established for nearly 40 years. Based in the heart of Manchester our office is easily accessible by public transport. Focused solely on claimant Housing Disrepair, we are proud of the strength and depth of our people.
We believe in our ability to offer an unparalleled level of service to our clients.
Don't just take our word for it - over 1000 satisfied clients rate us an average 4.8 on Trustpilot and
Main purpose of role
Due to continued expansion, we have excellent opportunities to work for an established Housing litigation solicitor's firm & gain valuable exposure & experience within the sector.
The Legal Administrator's primary function is to support the New Claims Team in ensuring that new claim files are set up and allocated correctly.
They review the final file to make sure that it contains all relevant documents, completed to the standard required before it is sent to the Fee Earners / Solicitors for allocation.
They also chase up any outstanding documents & liaise with housing inspectors as well as solicitors and other internal departments.
Full Training will be provided
Responsibilities
- Setting up new claims by creating files for clients who have contacted the Company because they are experiencing Housing Disrepair which has not been remedied by their Landlord.
- Obtaining and reviewing documentation from clients, housing inspectors and HM Land Registry
- Speak to clients regarding any outstanding documentation, and additional information required.
- Assisting company solicitors in obtaining further information on existing claims.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- A high level of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent communicator with good telephone & IT skills
- Client relations experience helpful but not essential
- Ability to work independently, methodically and accurately
- Able to assist clients in an empathetic, persuasive, and confident telephone manner
Experience
- Administration background, ideally legal, useful, but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus birthday (Pro-Rata for Part time)
- Casual Dress
- 6% Company Pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Potential to progress in a longestablished firm of solicitors.
- No weekend work
- Additional leave
Salary:
From £20,140.00 per year
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Administration (ideally legal): 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Salary:
From £20,140.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Legal Secretary: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline: 20/10/2023
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