Legal Administrator

Recruiter
Reed
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Nov 2016
Closes
06 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our Gloucester based in the client from the legal sector is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, tenacious candidate to join their growing team on a permanent basis.* To open new files on the date of receipt on the practice database and case management system* To file incoming post, emails and faxes in the relevant client file and to ensure that it reaches the correct team member* To manage your daily diary effectively and to carry out such tasks as are allocated to you.* Manage the files by progressing and chasing current outstanding matters to ensure a timely and efficient conclusion.* To answer all queries from clients and introducers in a professional manner, seeking assistance and support where necessary. Give and receive messages ensuring the matter is dealt with as appropriate.* To update all introducers, as appropriate, on the progress of the matter as directed by your manager* Finding/calling agent solicitors and making courtesy calls to clients as part of a service standard agreement.* To keep up to date with changes to company procedures and documents ensuring current practice is consistently and accurately applied.* To ensure matter files, database, archive and billing systems are up to date using the relevant internal forms and procedures.* To maintain orderly word processing filing system, cleansing and organising files in accordance with the firm's and departmental policies.* To assist the department in other conveyancing matters as required by your manager* To assist your Team Leader in marketing the brand as appropriate.??? Hold GCSE Maths and English to Level C or the equivalent.??? Have a minimum of 2 years using Word, and Outlook.??? Have a minimum of 1 year's experience working within a service driven administrative team.??? Be flexible ??? Be a team player??? Demonstrate a willingness to learn??? A background in law is desirable but not essentialReed Specialist Recruitment Limited is an employment agency and employment business