Job Description

The role of Group Legal Administrator is to provide administrative and technical document support to the fee earners within the group.



Key responsibilities include:


Document Assembly: Drafting of specific legal documents using standardised styles, ability to produce a high standard of PowerPoint presentations and the ability to work on lengthy complex legal documents Audio typing: Assist with client correspondence and legal documents through audio-typing and word processing File management: managing both hard copy and soft copy using client management software General administrative duties including photocopying, scanning of documents, filing, proofreading, opening and closing client files, including drafting of AML documentation and chasing ID and proof of address information Financial systems including: the preparation of fee request forms and breakdowns of WIP reports; preparation of expense & mileage claim forms and dealing with credit/debit balances Completion of standard forms, preparing reports and spreadsheets, maintaining records for clients and legal research/searches when required. Providing support to other Legal Administrators and teams across the firm when required Maintain client confidentiality and legal professional privilege


Specific Requirements:


Demonstrated experience of working within a legal environment Familiarity with legal terms and language Excellent IT skills including full MS Packages Demonstrated knowledge and use of track changes Ability to work with, and willingness to take direction from various levels of legal staff from partner to trainee


If you are a successful candidate you will also be able to manage priorities and your time, be supportive and helpful in your approach to people both externally and internally, be a team player and be willing to undertake other duties within the office when required.



WJM offers a competitive salary and benefit packages depending on the experience you will bring to the Firm. If you have the skills and experiences described above and are interested in this great opportunity, please apply via the link below.



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