Legal Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a process-driven administrator to join their team. This full-time, temporary role involves accurate data entry, adherence to legal protocols, and providing administrative support to solicitors. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail, ensuring that all information is entered correctly and efficiently. With the potential for permanent employment based on performance, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a respected legal environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy supporting a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in administrative roles, preferably in legal.
• Proficient in data entry software with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry tasks into internal systems.
• Open new litigation files based on solicitors' instructions.

Skills

Data Entry

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

Experience in Administrative Roles

Tools

Data Entry Software

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

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Kennedy Recruitment is working exclusively with a large Solicitors firm based in Belfast City Centre, seeking to add a process-driven administrator to their team.

Your Duties:

1. Accurate Data Input: Perform extensive and precise data entry tasks, ensuring all information is correctly entered into the firm's internal systems with a high level of accuracy.
2. Adherence to Protocols: Follow established procedures and protocols meticulously, ensuring compliance with data management policies and legal standards.
3. Time Management: Manage time effectively to handle a large volume of data entry.
4. Opening New Litigation Files: Open new litigation files based on handwritten instructions provided by solicitors, requiring attention to detail to interpret and transcribe instructions accurately.
5. Support and Assistance: Provide administrative support to solicitors and senior management, assisting with queries or additional tasks to ensure smooth operation of the legal department.

Your Profile:

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in administrative roles within a professional environment, preferably within the legal sector.
• Organisation Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities, with a proven track record of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all administrative duties including filing, documentation, and correspondence.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in using various data entry software and systems. Familiarity with legal case management systems is an advantage.
• Teamwork: Ability to work as part of a team and follow written processes.

Your Benefits:

• £12.65 per hour
• Pension contribution

Additional Information:

• Full-time, temporary role, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, Monday to Friday
• Potential for permanent employment based on performance

If this role isn't for you, Kennedy Recruitment offers a broad range of career opportunities. Get in touch to find out more.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note, only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.