Legal Administrator - Leeds, United Kingdom - Ramsdens Solicitors LLP

Ramsdens Solicitors LLP

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Leeds, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We currently have an opportunity for a
Legal Administrator to join the
Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department, based in our Leeds City Centre Office.

This is ideally a full time position but we would consider a minimum of 30 hours per week,.

We are looking for someone to join this friendly, dedicated team who is enthusiastic, hard-working, with a high attention to detail and preferably with experience in supporting managers in a professional services environment, although past experience in a professional services environment is not a requirement.

Key Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsible for:

Compilation of and presentation of data reports
Responsible for recording case and other data outcomes
Private billing of cases and arranging payment of disbursements
Overseeing disbursement payment requests
Liaising with third parties and other firms of solicitors for general updates
Precedent and standard letter management
File closure and archiving
Recording of minutes from monthly meetings
Maintaining a highly professional, efficient, confidential and friendly manner, ensuring a quality to service clients is always achieved
Reporting to the team managers and Head of Department.

Assisting with:

General department projects
Development of the department's standard operating procedures
General admin support to wider Litigation department
General support of solicitors/feeearning staff
Ad hoc audio/copy typing
Business plans and team management meetings.

Experience:

Experience working within a busy, fast paced and professional team orientated environment, but no essential.
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
Selfmotivated 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.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 per week

Schedule: