Legal Administrator

1 week ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom BW Legal Full time

Are you an experienced administrator open to new opportunities?

Do you have excellent organisational and administrative skills?

Do you want to join an industry-leading firm in which you will receive full training and regular salary increases?
BW Legal is not a traditional law firm. We are proud to be accredited as a Gold standard Investors in People employer.

Our Litigation team is engaging and supportive and we ensure that all colleagues are trained, recognised and rewarded with the bespoke development and support they need to thrive in their role.


As a Legal Administrator, you will support our Litigation Department by providing an efficient data entry and administration service to the wider legal team.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues who will provide you with bespoke support in terms of best practice, knowledge and strategy.


What we can offer you:

  • Ongoing and industryleading training delivered by experienced colleagues from our inhouse Learning and Development team, covering both technical and professional skills
  • The opportunity to collaborate with businesswide stakeholders in departments including Operations, Collections and Litigation
  • Comprehensive support throughout your entire BW Legal career journey

What you will be doing:

  • Preparing document bundles, under the supervision of paralegals and solicitors
  • Reviewing disputed matters and providing your recommendation to paralegals as to how to proceed
  • Filing and serving forms in line with court stipulated deadlines
  • Scanning and attaching all correspondence for the department
  • Making evidence requests to clients and attaching the evidence to the case file
  • Recording and maintaining an accurate diary management system

We ask you to have the following qualifications and experience:

  • 12 months current or previous administration experience in a high volume office environment
  • GCSE in English at Grade C / 4 upwards or equivalent
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to record information accurately
  • The ability to work under pressure and prioritise competing workloads
  • Good communication skills to ensure timely communication with interested parties
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills
Your working week will be 30 hours per week, 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday. With a starting salary of £18,200, Legal Administrators enjoy regular performance-based salary reviews.

Rewarding your commitment and success
Our people are the most important part of our business and so Your BW Rewards are a package of benefits which take a holistic approach to promoting your wellbeing

These include:

Lifestyle Rewards
30 hour working week

Free City Centre Parking

22 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

On top of that, additional Paid Leave for your Birthday

Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve paid leave (when falling on a working day)

Flexible Holidays a number of which can be taken hourly

Holiday Exchange - buy / sell holiday

Extra holiday for length of service - 1 extra day after 3, 4 and 5 years

BW Bravo - financial reward and recognition for memorable moments throughout Your BW Journey, including length of service milestones and key life events

Managers Cheer - monthly financial reward and recognition for going above and beyond in your role

Enhanced Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Pay

Business-casual dress code

Financial Rewards
Death in Service Benefit - 5 times annual salary

My Staff Shop - a wide range of discounts and savings at UK retailers

Travel Support - free parking, bus discounts, cycling facilities

Leeds Credit Union Christmas Savings Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Personal Growth Rewards
Learning & Development Allowance - paid time to learn in work

Professional Qualifications - financial and study support

Health Rewards
Free Gym Membership

GP On Site access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on site every fortnight

Health Cash Back Plan - generous cash back to manage your wellbeing, including dental, optical, combined therapy towards every day health costs

GP Anytime - access to 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your family

Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 help line, including up to 8 free counselling sessions

Early intervention support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues in order to support them staying in or retuning to work, provided by MetLifes expert team of registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and other clinical specialists

Engagement Rewards
BW Team Events - bowling, laser quest, bingo, axe throwing and pub quizzes, to name just a few

Regular charity fundraising including fun games, food, raffles, auctions and more

**At BW Legal we are committed to ensuring you have the opportunity to be the best that you can be and thrive in a unique and exciting culture. Come join us and share in our success
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