Legal Administrator

Kennedys; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Sheffield is seeking a Legal Administrator to join their Healthcare team. The ideal candidate will manage client files, ensure compliance with quality procedures, and maintain confidentiality of documentation. Previous experience in professional services and a good level of IT literacy are essential. This role requires attention to detail and adherence to the firm's information security protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional services or partnership.
• Good level of IT literacy.

Responsibilities

• Deal accurately with filing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
• Operate the Firm's quality procedures and information security systems.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.
• Undertake file closure and archiving when required.
• Use photocopying equipment to make standard copies.

Skills

Good level of IT literacy

Job description

Overview

Kennedys is looking for a Legal Administrator to join our Healthcare team based in Sheffield.

Team

Kennedys Healthcare division advise the NHS Resolution, NHS Trusts and medical malpractice insurers of private hospitals, clinics and practitioners on EL/PL and clinical negligence claims. The team advise on medical insurance coverage, health law advice, and regulatory matters and represent clients at inquests and judicial reviews. The team have a presence across our London, Cambridge, Birmingham and some of our global offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal accurately with filing - storage and retrieval of client files in line with the department\'s filing system and locating missing files
• Operate the Firm\'s quality procedures and information security systems as specified in the current edition of the Quality Procedures
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client\'s documentation and/or information
• Undertake file closure and archiving when required
• Use the photocopying equipment to achieve copies of the correct standard in line with the Firm\'s and department\'s requirements

Required Experience

• Previous experience in a professional services or partnership
• Good level of IT literacy