Are you a highly organized, detail-oriented professional looking to start or advance your career in the legal field? We are seeking a Legal Administrator to join our fast-paced, dynamic team. If you're passionate about supporting legal teams and ensuring smooth office operations, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
What You'll Do:
As a Legal Administrator, you'll be responsible for providing essential administrative support to our legal team, helping them operate efficiently and effectively. Your key duties will include:
Administrative Support:
- Provide general administrative support, including answering calls, managing emails, and handling correspondence.
- Maintain and organize legal files, ensuring that all documents are up-to-date and accessible.
- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, letters, and reports.
- Organize and schedule meetings, conferences, and appointments for legal professionals.
Document Management:
- Assist with the preparation, filing, and indexing of legal documents.
- Ensure compliance with legal documentation standards and confidentiality protocols.
- Maintain case management systems, ensuring accurate record-keeping and document storage.
Client & Internal Liaison:
- Liaise with clients, responding to inquiries and providing updates as directed by the legal team.
- Coordinate with external parties such as courts, opposing counsel, and service providers.
- Assist in organizing client meetings, conferences, and hearings as needed.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with great attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and knowledge of legal document management systems is a plus.
- An understanding of legal terminology and processes is desirable but not essential.
- A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on providing excellent service.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Discreet and professional with the ability to handle confidential information.
- A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment but also works independently.
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity in the legal industry and meet the qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.