Greater Manchester – Salary negotiable based on experience
### Legal Assistant Role in a Leading Motoring Law Firm
Manchester
Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and fast-paced legal environment? This role offers an exceptional platform for growth, professional development, and the chance to make a significant impact within a specialised field of law.
#### Why This Role Stands Out:
- **Comprehensive Training**: Benefit from a dedicated and interactive training plans, ensuring you are well-equipped to excel. Regular team meetings and a 'buddy' system ensure continuous support and development.
- **Professional Growth**: Engage in a variety of tasks that go beyond basic administrative duties, providing a robust foundation in motoring law, a niche area where this firm is a market leader.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work within a close-knit team, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment. Open communication and teamwork are at the heart of this role.
- **High Standards**: Join a firm that maintains high standards through regular performance management and training, ensuring excellence in all aspects of work.
#### Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal support to Paralegals and Solicitors.
- Manage a shared inbox, prioritising and responding to emails promptly.
- Handle a variety of tasks including answering calls, booking Counsel and Experts, opening client files, and drafting correspondence.
- Chase responses from courts, prosecution, police, and other relevant parties.
- Manage client payments and raise invoices.
- Prepare claims to recover costs from the court for successful cases.
#### Ideal Candidate Profile:
- **Experience**: Minimum of 3 years in administrative roles, with at least 2 years using Proclaim or an equivalent case management system. Experience in a law firm is essential
- **Skills**: Strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel), excellent communication and telephone customer service skills, and the ability to prioritise and organise tasks effectively.
- **Attributes**: Optimistic, enthusiastic, reliable, resilient, proactive, and accountable. Must be approachable, non-judgmental, and strictly adhere to confidentiality.
#### Qualifications:
- GCSEs in English, Maths, and IT at Grade C or above.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is motivated by helping others. If you possess the skills and traits listed and are eager to be part of a leading firm in motoring law, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
If you are interested in this role and have 12 months working within a law firm, please send your application to georgia@douglas-scott.co.uk