Legal Assistant – Fraud Team Support, Liverpool

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

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.