- Location
- Cardiff
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
Description
Legal Administrator - Family
Department: Family
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Cardiff
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Receive and sort any internal and external mail;
- Maintenance of files, ensuring all paperwork is filed accurately and in a timely fashion;
- Undertake formatting, scanning, printing, and copying of documents;
- Preparing Court and other bundles as directed;
- Dealing with monthly billing;
- Opening /closing files and archiving original documents using case management system;
- Requesting files and documents from storage;
- Preparation of documents for signature;
- Managing diaries and appointments;
- Arranging meetings as requested including, equipment and catering;
- Supporting with Dictalogic and pick up Dictalogic overflow at busy times;
- Speaking and liaising with clients as necessary and providing information and support as needed;
- Attending meetings and/or court hearings as requested to take detailed notes and assist the solicitor/counsel;
- Supporting clients with completion of Forms E and other ancillary documents;
- Completing court forms as necessary;
- Uploading documents to the court portal as required;
- To deal courteously and promptly with colleagues in relation to any instructions or queries arising;
- To adhere to all policies and procedures and requirements of the firm;
- Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade and post;
- Any other reasonable duties as required by a Partner to ensure the smooth running of the team and firm.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
- Must be computer literate.
- Ability to prioritise, meet strict deadlines and work under pressure.
- High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
- Must be able to work as part of a team as well as to use own initiative.
- Project a professional image at all times.
Benefits
- 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
- A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
- Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
- Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
- Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
- Staff Legal Services Discounts
- On-site coffee shop with discounted staff rates
- Discounts at NCP parking sites
- Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals