Location: Rochdale
Salary: £27-28.5k plus annual bonus opportunity
Consultants : Gavin Reynolds
We are currently working with a fast expanding legal firm based in Rochdale - Specialising in Commercial Law so all Business to Business within the Legal Industry they are looking to appoint an Enthusiastic / Motivated Legal Co-Ordinator to join their team.
The role is fully office based with great progression prospects - this role is an opportunity to work in an extremely varied role and become a key member of the team which includes bits of: Finance, HR, Marketing, Procurement and General Administration
What you can expect:
- Salary £27-28.5k plus two annual bonus opportunities
- 4pm Finish Friday
- 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
- Modern Working Environment - including On Site Parking (free)/ Canteen & Coffee Shop
- Strong Career Progression and Development
Key Responsibilities:
- Handle calls and greet visitors in a polite, professional and friendly way.
- Diary management; booking and rearranging of meetings and events; making travel and accommodation arrangements.
- Contribute to the general upkeep of the office promoting an efficient and productive environment while maintaining a focus on security and confidentiality.
- Ordering goods and office supplies.
- Assist with projects as directed by the directors from time to time.
- Onboarding and contract management
- Helping to prepare letters of engagement and client care information.
- Supporting with client due diligence and know your customer checks
- Keeping track of and renewing any retainer or subscription based services
- Managing the process of triaging requests for legal advice.
- Manage the scheduling of work and supporting the legal team in gathering information, sending correspondence and general file management
- Closing case files in line with the Company's procedures.
- Liaise with legal cashiers in respect of office and client ledgers.
- Issuing invoices and sending statements and payment reminders when they become overdue.
- Support in procuring new services or finding better deals on arrangements already in place.
- Ensuring that the office is fully equipped; periodically checking stock levels and generating orders for stationary and equipment when required.
- Supporting with events and other business development opportunities.
- Assisting the Head of Partnerships in the delivery of marketing campaigns
- Help organise and send starter packs for new recruits
- Support the onboarding process for new recruits such as setting up mandatory training
Profile:
- Must have a minimum 1 years' experience working in a Similar Office / Administration Environment - if this was in a legal or professional services firm, this would be a huge advantage
- Strong Academic Background - any relevant degree in Legal or Business Studies etc would be advantageous
- Good Communication / IT Skills - including Microsoft Package