Williams Lea
Job title:
Legal Administrator
Company:
Williams Lea
Job description
Legal AdministratorSalary: £24,570 per annum plus company benefitsLocation: Bath, BA1 1RGContract: Full Time, PermanentShifts: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am-5:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch breakWork model: Fully on siteWilliams Lea seeks a Legal Administrator to join our team!Williams Lea is the leading global provider of skilled, technology-enabled, business-critical support services, with long-term trusted relationships with blue-chip clients across investment banks, law firms and professional services firms. Williams Lea employees, nearly 7000 people worldwide, who provide efficient business services at client sites in often complex and highly regulated environments, from centralised Williams Lea onshore facilities, and through best cost company offshore locations.Purpose of roleThe 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 responsibilitiesVirtual diary managementUpdating data on CRM systemProviding a defined administrative service, including file opening and closing, following standard operating proceduresRaising queries and concerns with designated individuals, as requiredRecording tasks and other management information, as requiredCompleting reporting tasks, as requiredProducing and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, where requiredLiaising with fee earners, PAs, secretaries and other business support departments as requiredAnswering the telephone, taking messages and returning callsContacting customers of client firms to gain personal and/or matter related informationTaking an active role in the care of clients and being wholly familiar with all processesEntering, maintaining and updating details and relevant information on the client systems as requiredAssisting others whenever there is spare capacity or where a colleague needs assistance with their workloadWorking effectively with other legal and support departments as requiredPersonal attributesA 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 systemsExcellent communication, organisation and team skillsExcellent attention to detailFlexible and dependable, able to take the initiativeAble to remain clam under pressure and work to tight deadlines and defined SOPsConscientious, approachable and enthusiasticAble to quickly build confident, respect and trust with othersHave a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focused working methodRewards and BenefitsWe 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 (pro-rata for part time roles)
- 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
- Discounted 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 and DiversityThe 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.If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like to make a reasonable adjustment to enable you to make an interview please contact us at (we do not accept applications to this email address).View our Privacy Notice
Expected salary
£24570 per year
Location
Bath
Job date
Sat, 05 Apr 2025 22:56:21 GMT
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