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Legal Admin Assistant

Clayton Legal
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Hereford, Herefordshire HR48PX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • My client is a prominent UK law firm with over 30 years of experience, seeking to expand their Manchester Office by hiring a Legal Admin Assistant.
  • The successful candidate will assist the Claimant team with clerical support for personal injury claims and will be responsible for managing diaries, client communication, and document preparation.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in an administration or call center role, with a focus on client service and strong communication skills.
  • The position offers a salary of ÂŁ22,000 to ÂŁ25,000 per annum and requires at least 1 year of relevant experience.
  • This role provides various benefits, including 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for training and development.
My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years’ experience and has seven offices across the UK.They are now looking to expand their Manchester Office and are looking for a Legal Admin Assistant to assist the team.The successful candidate will work within the Claimant team assisting and providing clerical support to fee earners who deal with all aspects of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims as well as providing assistance to the Legal Customer Service Team.Key Duties & Responsibilities•  Provide general administrative and clerical support within the Legal Customer Service Team•  Proactively manage diaries and diarise actions•  Maintain pro-active communication with clients and external agencies relating to claims•  Observe and maintain firm confidentiality in relation to all correspondence and communications•  Take responsibility for personal development and growth•  Prioritise tasks whilst managing a full workload•  Liaise and build relationships as appropriate with clients and their support staff•  Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation•  Manage the case management system•  Prepare document bundles•  Set up new clients on the finance system•  Assist with the booking of travel arrangements•  Liaise with Counsel and other legal representatives•  Proactively assist with ad-hoc business development and communications activities e.g. client contact reports, delegate packs etc.•    Assist with incoming billing, cash collection and accounts queries•    Minute internal meetingsExperience & Knowledge•  Previous experience in an administration or call centre role•  A focused client service approach is essential, interacting with clients in a professional manner at all times.•  Excellent literacy and numeracy skills•  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written•  Excellent organisation and time management skills•  Excellent attention to detail•  Ability to cope under pressure•  Ability to work to deadlines•  Ability to work using own initiative within boundaries, as well as in a team, to achieve maximumBenefits
  • 25 days' holiday per annum
  • Holiday buy and sell scheme
  • 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
  • Matched Giving – up to ÂŁ250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
  • Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
  • My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
  • Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
  • Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
  • Pension scheme
  • Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
  • Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
  • Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to or call Chris on to discuss the role further.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.