Legal Administrator

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large solicitors firm is seeking a process-driven Legal Administrative Assistant to manage data entry and support solicitors. This full-time role involves meticulous adherence to protocols, opening litigation files, and providing essential administrative support. Ideal for those with strong organisational skills and attention to detail, this position offers the potential for permanent employment based on performance. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a professional environment where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in the legal sector.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate data entry and manage large volumes of information.
• Open new litigation files and provide administrative support to solicitors.

Skills

Data Entry

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Data Entry Software

Legal Case Management Systems

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Administrative Assistant

Kennedy Recruitment is working exclusively with a large Solicitors firm based in Belfast City Centre. They are seeking a process-driven administrator to join 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 from 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 operations.

Your Profile:

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in administrative roles within a professional environment, preferably within the legal sector.
• Organisation Skills: Exceptional organisational abilities, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all administrative duties including filing, documentation, and correspondence.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in data entry software and systems; familiarity with legal case management systems is an advantage.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively 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.
• For other opportunities, contact Kennedy Recruitment to explore a broad range of career options.

Kennedy Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.