Legal Administrator

TipTopJob; South Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Sheffield is seeking a Legal Administrator to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing debt recovery, client negotiations, and legal actions, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based monthly bonus

Full training and career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Life assurance plan

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new case management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills to find solutions for clients.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with clients to resolve overdue accounts.
• Track and manage debt recovery cases.
• Initiate and manage county court legal actions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Legal Administrator

Location: Sheffield

Salary: GBP 23,810 + monthly bonus of up to GBP 500

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hybrid Role: 3 days in the office once you have passed probation

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Administrator to join a dynamic and growing team in Sheffield. This role is ideal for someone with experience in debt recovery and legal collections who is eager to take the next step in their career. You will have the opportunity to develop professionally, with a clear career progression path and access to further qualifications.

Key Responsibilities as a Legal Administrator

1. Negotiate with clients to resolve overdue accounts and ensure commitments are fulfilled.
2. Track and manage debt recovery cases, ensuring pre-legal debts are reviewed and ready for legal action when necessary.
3. Initiate and manage county court legal actions, progressing cases to judgment and enforcement using an in-house case management system.
4. Work with courts, enforcement agencies, and external suppliers to maintain high standards of service and meet deadlines.
5. Review and rectify cases that fail the automated legal process to ensure they are managed effectively.
6. Make and receive professional collection calls, maintaining a positive, solutions-driven approach.
7. Work independently or as part of a team to achieve goals and meet targets.
8. Pay close attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all actions while adhering to professional conduct standards.

Requirements of a Legal Administrator

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new case management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills to find solutions for clients and overcome obstacles.
• Confidently make and receive telephone calls to resolve debt issues.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet and exceed targets, with additional earning potential based on performance.
• Comfortable handling a range of customer situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Reliable, with a strong sense of integrity and commitment to quality work.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of GBP 23,000 + performance-based monthly bonus of up to GBP 500.
• Full training and career development opportunities to grow within the role.
• Company pension scheme and life assurance plan.
• Hybrid role: 3 days a week in the office for flexibility.
• Onsite parking.

If you have a passion for debt recovery and legal collections, and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.