Legal Administrator

**Do you have excellent organisational and administrative skills?**

**Are you looking to join an industry-leading firm where you will receive full training and regular salary increases?**

**We're recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join the BW Legal team - could that be you?**

BW Legal isn't your typical law firm. We're proud to be a Gold-accredited Investors in People employer, with an engaging and supportive Litigation team. We ensure all our colleagues are trained, recognised, and rewarded with tailored development and ongoing support to help them thrive.

**About the role**:
As a Legal Administrator, you'll support our busy Litigation Department by delivering efficient data entry and administration services to the wider legal team. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues who'll provide bespoke support around best practices, legal processes, and case strategy.

**What we can offer you**:

- Ongoing, industry-leading training delivered by litigation experts and our in-house Learning & Development team, covering technical and professional skills
- The opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business
- Comprehensive career support throughout your time with BW Legal

**What you will be doing**:

- Preparing document bundles under the supervision of paralegals and solicitors
- Reviewing disputed cases and providing recommendations to paralegals on next steps
- Filing and serving forms within court-stipulated deadlines
- Scanning and attaching correspondence for the department
- Making evidence requests to clients and updating case files accordingly
- Recording and maintaining accurate diary management

**What we're looking for**:

- Previous experience in an administrative role within a high-volume office environment
- GCSE English at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent)
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately record information
- Confidence working under pressure and managing competing priorities
- Good communication skills to keep interested parties updated
- Excellent organisation and time management skills

**Working hours and salary**:
With a starting salary of £19,200, Legal Administrators enjoy regular performance-based salary reviews. You will work 30 hours per week, 10am-4pm, Monday to Friday.

**Rewarding your commitment and success**

Our people are at the heart of our business, which is why Your BW Rewards offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. These benefits include:
**Lifestyle Rewards**

30 hour working week
Free city centre parking
22 days of annual leave + bank holidays
Paid leave on your birthday
Paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
Flexible holidays: use, buy and sell holiday by the hour
Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day of leave after 2, 3 and 4 years
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
Business-casual dress code

**Financial Rewards**

Be Here at BW: a monthly and quarterly bonus based on attendance and punctuality
Death in service benefit: 6 times annual salary
My Staff Shop: access a range of discounts and savings at UK retailers
Travel support: free parking, bus discounts and cycling facilities
Leeds Credit Union: access to preferential rates
Contributory pension scheme

**Personal Growth Rewards**

Learning and Development allowance: paid time to learn in work
Professional qualifications: financial and study support

**Health Rewards**

Free gym membership
On Site GP: access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on-site fortnightly
Virtual GP: access to virtual 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your family
Physiotherapist: access to a specialist physiotherapist who comes on site monthly
Health cash back plan: over £3,000 to manage your well-being, including dental, optical and physiotherapy, helping you to be healthy and at your best
Employee assistance programme: 24/7 helpline, including up to 8 free counselling sessions
Early intervention: support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues to support them staying in or returning to work

**Engagement Rewards**

BW colleague events: parties, darts, bowling, axe throwing and laser quest, to name just a few
Regular charity fundraising including fun games, food, raffles, auctions and more

**BW Legal is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and thrive in our welcoming and exciting culture. Join us and be part of our success