Legal Assistant - WTTP

☞ Slater Gordon

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Dia de atualização: 01-06-2024

Localização: Manchester North West

Categoria: Legal / Contratos

Indústria: Law Firms

Tipo de empregos: Full-time, Permanent

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Legal Assistant - WTTP
Location:Manchester
Salary:£Competitive
Contract Type:Permanent
Position Type:Full Time

Closing Date:Wednesday 05 January 2022
Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Legal Assistant to join our first class, WTTP department, in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about the work they do, the service they provide and getting the best results for their clients.

The Legal Assistant supports fee earning colleagues by completing administrative legal tasks to ensure that all cases are completed in budget and on time.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we’re building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

If you have got the talent, ambition and focus and are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to include:

  • Provide administrative support to fee earners as directed to ensure effective and efficient administration, management and maintenance of files from opening to archiving.
  • Effectively handle post (incoming, outgoing and filing). Ensure filing system is kept tidy and in accordance with National Practice Standards.
  • Screen telephone calls and take relevant messages or deal with enquiries where possible from clients, executives and others.
  • Independently prepare precedent letters, simple letters, attendances, and internal memoranda as appropriate and provide effective support, guidance and delegation to colleagues.
  • Court work: lodge documents and completion of court forms may be required.
  • Conduct legal research where required
  • Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed, to support fee earners in the achievement of their personal fee budget.

About you:

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant
  • Excellent typing skills (minimum 60wpm)
  • Minimum of 5 GCSE’s or relevant work experience
  • Sound knowledge of legislation and legal process relevant to own Practice Group
  • A willingness to learn and must be a quick learner
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Ability to cope with tight deadlines

Company Values:

Our values provide the framework for how we engage with our colleagues, customers, and stakeholders. These behaviours and values must be demonstrated in the role and across the business.

  • We do what we say we will
  • We own it, we sort it
  • We don’t wait, we create
  • We respect and encourage each other
  • We make time to live

What we offer in return:

We offer a flexible agile working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

  • Please Note - Vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed, subject to volume of applications received.
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Data limite: 16-07-2024

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