Legal Administrator

J B Leitch Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Enhanced Parental Pay

Medical Cash Plan

Enhanced annual leave

Discounts for everyday living

Car maintenance schemes

Social events

Competitive pension scheme

Life Assurance

EAP and mental health support

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated professional to support the legal processes related to forfeiture in property litigation. This full-time, permanent role involves case file management, document preparation, and compliance with legal procedures. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with legal processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Enjoy a competitive benefits package including hybrid working, enhanced parental pay, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a large volume of information and keep track of deadlines.
• Accurate record-keeping and document preparation are essential.
• Some familiarity with the legal procedures involved in forfeiture cases is helpful.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and organised case files, including legal documents.
• Prepare and file court documents and other legal paperwork.
• Enter and update information into the case management system.
• Ensure that all records related to the forfeiture process are properly maintained.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of legal processes

Computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Case management system

Job description

JB Leitch is an established Legal 500 commercial law firm that enjoys a unique position and national reach in the marketplace. Specialising in legal services for the property management sector, our excellence is recognised nationally, and we act for corporate clients across England and Wales.

Our firm now benefits from the largest team of property management legal specialists in the country. We are Investors in People accredited and have won awards for our commitment to Apprenticeships. We believe in sharing our expertise and knowledge both internally and with our clients, and our CPD accreditation and certification means we can offer free CPD accredited learning.

As a proud Liverpool based firm, we sponsor National Museums Liverpool who exist to allow you, and future generations, to learn from and enjoy a varied collection of venues. Liverpool has one of the largest collections of museums and galleries in the UK. We have also supported Circus Starr for several years. Understanding that attending mainstream events can be difficult for children with additional needs, Circus Starr provide inclusive, exciting, non-judgemental, fun for children.

What’s in it for you

At JB Leitch you will enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance
• Enhanced Parental Pay including maternity, paternity and shared parental pay
• Medical Cash Plan to help with those pesky dental or optical bills and much more
• Enhanced annual leave but you can always buy more if you want to
• Discounts available for everyday living such as shopping, gym, cinema, restaurants and more
• Car maintenance schemes because MOT and services can be expensive
• Season ticket loans and car parking options available
• Plenty of company paid social events for you to choose from
• Free fruit and sweet treats with as much Nespresso coffee as you want
• Support when you need it through our EAP, mental health first aiders, financial wellbeing partners and more
• Competitive pension scheme to support you later in life
• Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary for peace of mind should the worst happen

The role

The focus of the role will be supporting the legal and administrative processes related to Forfeiture. This role presents a great opportunity for those aspiring to develop their knowledge and experience in Property Litigation law. You can expect to be involved with:

• Case File Management: Maintaining accurate and organised case files, including legal documents, evidence, and correspondence.
• Document Preparation: Preparing and filing court documents, notices, and other legal paperwork related to forfeiture proceedings.
• Data Entry: Entering and updating information into Liberate our case management system.
• Record Keeping: Ensuring that all records related to the forfeiture process are properly maintained and accessible.
• Compliance: Ensuring that all legal and administrative procedures are followed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

What we’re looking for

• Strong organisational skills: the ability to manage a large volume of information and keep track of deadlines and court dates.
• Attention to detail: Accurate record-keeping and document preparation are essential.
• Knowledge of legal processes: Some familiarity with the legal procedures involved in forfeiture cases is helpful.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required and experience using a case management system would be beneficial.

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