Legal Administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Ramsdens Solicitors LLP Full time

We currently have a part time opportunity for an experienced **Legal Administrative Assistant** to join the **Personal Injury and Medical Negligence Department**, based in our Leeds city centre office. We can be flexible with working hours within standard office hours (9-5) from a minimum of 25 to 30 hours per week_._

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, hard-working, with a high attention to detail to join this friendly, dedicated team.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
**Key Duties**:

- Responsible for recording Legal Aid outcomes and submitting bills
- Private billing of cases and arranging payment of disbursements
- Overseeing disbursement payment requests
- Liaising with third parties and other firms of solicitors for general updates
- Key contact for liaison between internal departments
- Responsible for file closures and archiving
- Precedent and standard letter management
- Assist with development of the department’s standard operating procedures
- Recording minutes from monthly meetings
- General admin support to wider Litigation department
- General support of solicitors/fee-earning staff
- Ad hoc audio/copy typing
- Maintaining a highly professional, efficient, confidential and friendly manner, ensuring a quality service to clients is always achieved

**Experience**:

- Experience working within a busy, fast paced and professional team orientated environment.
- Microsoft Office proficiency is essential including excel spreadsheets
- Previous experience in the administration of legal aid is desirable
- CCMS knowledge and understanding
- Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
- Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
- Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
- Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Previous legal experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- leeds, LS1 2RY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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