Legal Administrator

The Legal Administrator's principal role is to provide the client with the administrative support they need to provide seamless legal services to their customers and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on fee-earning tasks.
Key responsibilities
Virtual diary management
Updating data on CRM system
Providing a defined administrative service, including file opening and closing, following standard operating procedures
Raising queries and concerns with designated individuals, as required
Recording tasks and other management information, as required
Completing reporting tasks, as required
Producing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, where required
Liaising with fee earners, PAs, secretaries and other business support departments as required
Answering the telephone, taking messages and returning calls
Contacting customers of client firms to gain personal and/or matter related information
Taking an active role in the care of clients and being wholly familiar with all processes
Entering, maintaining and updating details and relevant information on the client systems as required
Assisting others whenever there is spare capacity or where a colleague needs assistance with their workload
Working effectively with other legal and support departments as required

A legal administrator values quality and delivery of work above all else and has the responsibility to ensure that their skill set is up to date and they are familiar with the company and client's departments, key personnel, internal systems and procedures. This will ensure that they are able to carry out their role effectively and, where appropriate, discuss any training requirements with their line manager.
You should also have;
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, research tools and other systems implemented by the firm.
Excellent telephone manner and 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 clam 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

Williams Lea seeks a Legal Administrator to join our team!
Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled business-critical support services to financial, legal and professional services firms.
Sound good so far? Then this is the perfect position for you and you are just the individual that we are looking for!

REWARDS & BENEFITS
We believe in supporting our employees in both their professional and personal lives. As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Salary sacrifice schemes, retail vouchers - including our TechScheme which can be used on a range of gadgets such as Smart TV's, laptops and computers or household appliances.
Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Health Assessments
Cycle-to-work scheme
Gym memberships
Referral Scheme
You will also have the opportunity to work for a global employer who is dedicated to offering each and every employee an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding career with future career development prospects!
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
The Company values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (each of these being a "protected characteristic" in discrimination law). It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor and will build a culture that values openness, fairness and transparency.