Legal Assistant - Childcare

About the Role

A local Authority in the Mersyside area is looking for a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to solicitors in their Childcare Legal Team. The role is based in the heart of the busy centre and would be a hybrid post, the selected candidate will get to work with a supportive, strong group of paralegals and Solicitors.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with administrative tasks
• Managing case files and documents
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Conducting legal research
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a childcare legal department as a legal assistant, paralegal or legal administrator
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working - 2-3 days in the office
• £15 per hour - 3 months on going post

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Legal Assistant - Childcare role, please send your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772208969 for more information. We do also have a referral bonus of up to £250 so please pass on this information if you know someone else looking for work.

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Stage One Legal Assistant



JF Law is a dedicated personal injury law firm based in Liverpool.


We have an outstanding team of solicitors renowned for their expertise in personal injury, data breach, foreign injuries and catastrophic events and we are looking for the right candidates to join our Stage One team.


The Stage One team work directly with our First Response Unit, Fee Earners, and Solicitors. They are responsible for vetting claims to ensure all procedures have been followed, requesting any outstanding information, and submitting claims in line with our policies.


As a Stage One Legal Assistant, you must be able to multitask across a range of responsibilities demonstrating excellent organisation and productivity.


Responsibilities:

• Quality checking Personal injury cases

• Communicating with our First Response Unit, Fee Earners, and Solicitors

• Complete the initial investigation, and submit claim notification forms via MOJ portal

• Inbound/Outbound calls from clients and third parties

• Accurately monitor and log personal data

• Meet or exceed KPI’s as agreed with your line manager



Personal specification:

• Experience working in a call/phone-based customer service role

• Experience with data entry

• Extensive background in customer service

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail is essential

• Previous education, background or interest in Personal injuries would be advantageous



Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:30

• One late shift every 2 weeks from 11:30 – 20:00

• One weekend shift every 2/3 weeks, with a day off allocated during the week



Salary:

National minimum wage

• 18 to 20 - £8.60 per hour

• 21 and over - £11.44 per hour


Location:

3rd floor, Exchange Court, 1 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2PP


Do you think you're the right candidate for this position? Then we look forward to hearing from you!