Legal Administrator - Litigation

Posted: 21st August Application Deadline: 19th September, 5PM.

Reporting to: Head Litigation & Disputes

Bright Solicitors is Expanding!

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our services, we are actively recruiting new team members to support our thriving firm across various departments, as part of our strategic recruitment campaign.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and as our client base grows, so does our need for talented professionals who are ready to make a difference.

Litigation & Disputes Legal Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly focused and driven individual to join a busy, modern and expanding local law firm. Bright Solicitors is a Plymouth-based firm serving the local community, but also working for clients nationally. We are looking for committed administrative support within our specialist Litigation & Disputes Department.

The successful applicant will need to support the team's case handlers by performing clerical and administrative work. No previous experience in a law firm is required and training will be provided.

Key Requirements:

Some level of office-based administrative experience is preferable but not essential.
No legal based qualifications required

The Successful Applicant:

Successful applicant will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and be comfortable working under pressure within tight time frames. This role is predominantly computer-based within an office environment, so an understanding of computers and an ability to pick up new software systems is critical.

The successful applicant will be expected to be customer-facing when needed and have a confident demeanour when communicating with all parties. The ideal candidates will be happy to take on a variety of tasks without complaint, work effectively as part of a team and have the ability to pick up tasks and terminology effectively.

The role will include assisting fee earners, to ensure they can successfully manage their own day-to-day caseload and maintain a strong network of contacts and referrers.

Depending on experience and qualifications this role could involve time-sensitive progression routes within the firm.

Area's of Work Will Include:

• Residential Landlord & Tenant
• Boundary disputes
• Shareholder and Partnership disputes
• Construction-related disputes

Key Tasks You'll Be Required to Undertake:

• To support the team in providing excellent customer service.
• To undertake copying, filing and scanning, as required.
• Taking initial calls from potential new clients, take details of their enquiry and prepare a quote for the work based on guidance given by the team.
• Primary responsibility for ensuring compliance on the files, monitoring which clients have provided us with their ID, signed client care letter and ensuring internal compliance records are complete.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all firm and client documentation and information.
• Overseeing the opening of files on the Practice Management system, checking that all details are recorded correctly.
• Overseeing the closure of files when appropriate, ensuring any clients or office balances on the file have been accounted for and a certified copy of original signed documents have been recorded onto the file.
• Booking appointments on behalf of the fee earner and department.

We offer a competitive salary and employee benefits, including:

• 25 Days Paid Leave (Excluding Bank Holidays)
• Additional Gifted Christmas Leave
• WPA Health Insurance Cover
• Regular Staff Social Events and Networking Opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Free Indoor Bike Storage
• Monthly Wellness Leave

Inclusivity and Diversity Statement

At Bright, we are dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture where every employee feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for all team members.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure fairness and equity and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of any Protected Characteristic including race, religion or belief, age, sex, disability, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity

Job Type:Full-Time (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Location:Studio 5-11, 5 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF
Salary:Competitive
Start Date:Immediate

If you are interested in this position please apply using the form below.