Legal Administrator

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Administrator in Telford to provide essential administrative support in the conveyancing department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong IT skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to tasks. No prior legal experience is required, though it's advantageous. A salary of £35,000 plus car and bonus potential up to £50k OTE is offered.

Benefits

Free parking on site

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Dynamic and driven individual who thrives under pressure.
• Ability to provide a prompt and friendly service.
• Experience in a legal environment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties, including typing, filing and copying.
• Prepare documents and manage client files efficiently.
• Manage financial transactions related to files.

Skills

IT literacy

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Legal Administrator for our Telford based client on a temp-to-perm basis working in their conveyancing department. This role will be suited to someone who is keen to learn and has some existing office-based administration experience. My client does recognise people who work hard and can offer progression opportunities and will also consider putting the successful candidate through additional training.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial duties including typing of letters and documents, audio typing, filing and copying.
• Preparing documents and correspondence, including preparing mail and enclosures.
• Assisting in administration of client files from opening of files to their close and subsequent archiving.
• Making appointments, maintaining and reviewing the diary on a daily basis.
• Management of financial aspects of client files including ensuring that all money transactions are notified to the Accounts Clerk and are noted.
• Answering telephone and other queries from clients and others.
• Receiving telephone messages, facsimile messages and emails ensuring they are dealt with promptly.
• Communicating with clients in their personal calls to the office and ensuring that they are given a prompt, efficient and friendly service.
• Covering for others when they are unavailable.

Skills and Experience

Previous legal experience is not essential but would be advantageous. You must be IT literate and have excellent communication skills. It is vitally important that you are a dynamic and driven individual who is keen to prove their ability to go the extra mile. As you would imagine, great attention to detail and organisational skill will be essential for this role. You will need to be able to work under pressure and to deadlines. Free parking is available on site.

The application process

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We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. So, if you’re not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment.

Salary £35,000 + Car + Bonus (£50k OTE Achievable)
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