Legal Assistant

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) in Liverpool is seeking a talented Legal Assistant to join our fraud team. You will support fee earners with administrative tasks to keep matters on budget and on time.

You will handle filing, post, client enquiries, prepare letters and memos, assist with court forms and conduct basic legal research.

We value fast learners with strong IT skills, excellent typing and communication, and the ability to work on own initiative within a busy, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and practice IT systems.
• Excellent typing skills.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of legislation and legal processes relevant to the practice group.
• Fast learner with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective and efficient administration, management and maintenance of files from opening to archiving.
• Screen telephone calls and take relevant messages or deal with enquiries from clients and colleagues.
• Independently prepare letters, memos and attendances and provide support to colleagues.
• Court work: lodge documents and complete court forms as required.
• Conduct legal research where required and manage time recording, billing and debtors.

Skills

Typing skills

Oral and written communication

Own initiative

Quick learner

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mattersphere

Aderant

Job description

Are you a talented Legal Assistant wanting to join a first class fraud team based in Liverpool? Are you passionate about the work you do, the service you provide and getting the best results for your clients? Then we may have the perfect role for you! You will support fee earning colleagues by completing administrative legal tasks and ensure that all cases are completed in budget and on time. If you have excellent admin skills and can prioritise and organise work effectively, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities To Include

• Ensure effective and efficient administration, management and maintenance of files from opening to archiving.
• Effectively handle post (incoming, outgoing and filing). Ensure filing system is kept tidy and in accordance with National Practice Standards.
• Screen telephone calls and take relevant messages or deal with enquiries where possible from clients, executives and others.
• Independently prepare precedent letters, simple letters, attendances, and internal memoranda as appropriate and provide effective support, guidance and delegation to colleagues.
• Court work: lodge documents and completion of court forms may be required.
• Conduct legal research where required
• Ensure financial aspects of matters including time recording, billing and debtor management are managed, to support fee earners in the achievement of their personal fee budget.

About You

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and relevant practice and business IT systems, particularly Mattersphere and Aderant
• Excellent typing skills
• Minimum of 5 GCSE's or relevant work experience
• Sound knowledge of legislation and legal process relevant to own Practice Group
• A willingness to learn and must be a quick learner
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines

What We Offer In Return

• 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers

Slater and Gordon also support and encourage you with developing your career with an award- winning law firm.

About Slater And Gordon

Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm, and our mission is to give people easier access to world class legal services. We are a legal services business powered by technology and led by people that support customers in every step of their case.

Client service is at the heart of Slater and Gordon and we take pride in the impressive headlines we generate, demonstrating our range of work and the relentless pursuit of justice by our Solicitors.

At Slater and Gordon Lawyers (UK) we are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation. So, we're building a culture where difference is valued. Our culture motivates our employees to give their full selves to the job and invest in the company’s future. Our people see value in their work and are eager to do well in their roles. Our values ensure that all our employees are working towards the same goals.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Legal Assistant