Legal Support Coordinator (12 month maternity cover)

Thompsons Solicitors; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Legal Support Coordinator to join their Settlement Agreements Unit on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing precise data entry and file management while providing seamless support for executives. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a professional telephone manner. Responsibilities also include managing calls, invoicing, and scheduling conferences, offering a dynamic work environment with numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Permanent health insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)

Life assurance

23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)

5 days additional leave over Christmas

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised sports and social club

Annual travel and parking loans

Financial assistance for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with case management systems and DocuSign is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities.
• Prioritisation under pressure is key.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate data entry and file management.
• Manage incoming calls and oversee credit control.
• Schedule conferences and handle routine correspondence.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Professional telephone manner

Team-oriented approach

Flexibility

Ability to prioritise under pressure

Tools

Case management systems

DocuSign

Job description

The SAU Coordinator plays a vital role in the smooth operation of the Settlement Agreements Unit. This position focuses on precise data entry, efficient file management, and seamless support for executives. From handling the full lifecycle of settlement agreements to scheduling conferences, the SAU Coordinator ensures that every administrative detail is managed effectively. We are looking for a Legal Support Coordinator to join the team on a 12 month fixed-term contract., The SAU Coordinator ensures accurate data entry and file management, supporting executives with electronic agreements and administrative tasks. The role includes managing incoming calls, opening and closing files, invoicing, and overseeing credit control. Conferences are scheduled with precision, and all associated records are meticulously maintained. Routine correspondence and invoice payments are handled independently, while mail, diary entries, and filing systems are managed with efficiency. Close collaboration with the Regional ER Manager and other teams ensures smooth operations.

Success in this role requires strong IT skills, excellent communication, and a professional telephone manner. The ability to prioritise under pressure, work independently, and adapt to changing priorities is key. Experience with case management systems and DocuSign is a plus, while a team-oriented approach and flexibility are essential.

What we offer you:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Permanent health insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan (MediCash)
• Life assurance
• 23 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays)
• 5 days additional leave over Christmas
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised sports and social club
• Annual travel and parking loans
• Financial assistance for professional development