Senior Administration Assistant

Weightmans; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Administration Assistant to support their Large Loss team. Responsibilities include assisting with finance-related actions, closing files, and liaising with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and IT skills, alongside excellent communication and organization abilities. Join an award-winning firm committed to a culture where people matter.

Qualifications

• Experienced Administration Assistant with strong numeracy and MI skills.
• Flexible approach to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist case handlers with finance-related actions.
• Close files and ensure MI is captured accurately.
• Liaise with stakeholders regarding aged debt.
• Process client balances and write-offs.
• Complete billing pro-formas.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent time management and organisation skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritise

Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets

Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

Job description

About your new role

Our national Large Loss team provides national market leading legal service dealing with claims involving injuries of the utmost severity and complex technical insurance work. Weightmans’ Large Loss team handles claims primarily reserved over £350,000, representing in excess of £800 million of client reserves. Typical cases involve brain, spinal and amputation injuries and also substantial dependency fatality claims.

As a Senior Administration Assistant you will report to your team manager and play an integral role in the efficient running of the team. You will assist the case handlers in the team with all finance related actions and liaise with the relevant person in the Finance team to ensure this is completed efficiently. Other tasks which you will be responsible for include:

• Closing files, ensuring all MI is captured and is accurate as part of the closing process
• Liaising with all relevant stakeholders (CRP, Team Manager, Finance etc.) regarding aged debt
• Dealing with Client balances
• Processing write-offs as part of the billing process
• Completing billing pro-formas
• Pushing forward with billing where appropriate

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As a Senior Administration Assistant you will also ensure you comply with the relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

About You

You will be an experienced Administration Assistant with strong numeracy and MI skills. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We are also looking for you to have:

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.

Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans