Legal Assistant

Data Careers Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable firm in Leamington Spa is looking for a Legal Assistant to enhance its Debt Recovery Department. The position requires managing complex cases, drafting legal documents, and providing exceptional client communication. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a keen interest in legal processes.

Benefits

22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days)

Pension plan

Training and development

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Subsidised gym membership

On-site parking

Canteen

Active social committee

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• An interest in law or legal proceedings.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing deadlines and competing work priorities.
• Drafting legal documents and corresponding with clients.
• Assisting the legal manager and maintaining client communication.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Attention to Detail

Job description

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client's Debt Recovery Department in Leamington Spa. You will be part of a fast-paced team which has an unrivalled reputation for client focused hard work and successes.

The role of Legal Assistant is to provide a first-class legal service, maximising recovery on overdue debt balances for a variety of clients and providing administrative support, case management, and client communication.

Job Responsibilities

• Managing deadlines and competing work priorities
• Drafting particulars of claim, judgement requests, interim applications, instructions to agents or counsel.
• Corresponding with clients, solicitors, customers and courts via telephone and email and dealing with correspondence in accordance with client SLA's.
• Assisting the legal manager by undertaking research and helping where required
• Achieving set targets in volume collections and productivity KPI's.
• Support with dialler coverage as and when required.
• Client communication: Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case progress and addressing any queries.
• Reviewing reports to ensure files progress correctly
• Court Filings: Prepare and file court documents, ensuring compliance with court rules and procedures.
• Progression of files through each legal milestone to conclusion

Person Specification

The Successful candidate will be able to work in fast paced fluid environment; we are specifically looking for someone with:

• Previous administration experience
• An interest in law or legal proceedings.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Good eye for detail and ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks
• Able to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team

Our client offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 22 days annual leave (rising to 25 days), pension, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.