Legal Administrator
$26,227–$26,227 year
On-siteLeeds, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Attend to receipt of instructions from fee earners and carry out defined legal administrative tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures. Conduct electronic checks and client due diligence per Anti-Money Laundering regulations, while updating CRM data, managing file openings and closings, and producing required Excel spreadsheets. Handle call inquiries, liaise with fee earners and support departments, and record tasks and management information as needed. Maintain high-quality delivery of administrative services to enable clients to maximize fee-earning time.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm
- Excellent telephone manner
- Competent knowledge of telephone systems
- Excellent communication, organisation and team skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Flexible and dependable
- Able to take the initiative
- Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines and defined SOPs
- Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic
- Able to quickly build confident, respect and trust with others
- Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focused working method
- Able to carry out their role effectively
- Familiar with the company and client's departments, key personnel, internal systems and procedures
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