Job Description

Do you have excellent organisational and administrative skills?

Are you looking to join an industry-leading firm where you will receive full training and regular salary increases?

We're recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join the BW Legal team - could that be you?

BW Legal isn't your typical law firm. We're proud to be a Gold-accredited Investors in People employer, with an engaging and supportive Litigation team. We ensure all our colleagues are trained, recognised, and rewarded with tailored development and ongoing support to help them thrive.

About the role:

As a Legal Administrator, you'll support our busy Litigation Department by delivering efficient data entry and administration services to the wider legal team. You'll work closely with experienced colleagues who'll provide bespoke support around best practices, legal processes, and case strategy.

What we can offer you:

Ongoing, industry-leading training delivered by litigation experts and our in-house Learning & Development team, covering technical and professional skills The opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across the business Comprehensive career support throughout your time with BW Legal

What you will be doing:

Liaising with the court via telephone and email to progress disputed matters Preparing document bundles under the supervision of paralegals and solicitors Reviewing disputed cases and providing recommendations to paralegals on next steps Filing and serving forms within court-stipulated deadlines Scanning and attaching correspondence for the department Making evidence requests to clients and updating case files accordingly Recording and maintaining accurate diary management

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in an administrative role within a high-volume office environment GCSE English at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately record information Confidence working under pressure and managing competing priorities Good communication skills to keep interested parties updated Excellent organisation and time management skills

Working hours and salary:

With a starting salary of 19,200, Legal Administrators enjoy regular performance-based salary reviews. You will work 30 hours per week, 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday.

Rewarding your commitment and success

Our people are at the heart of our business, which is why Your BW Rewards offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being. These benefits include:

Lifestyle Rewards

30 hour working week Free offsite parking 22 days of annual leave + bank holidays, as well as paid leave on your birthday and additional paid leave on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve when falling on a weekday Flexible holiday policy: use, buy and sell up to 5 days worth of holiday, dependent on length of service, as well as enjoy flexibility as some holiday allowance can used by the hour Extra holiday for length of service: 1 extra day earned following your 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of service Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Business-casual dress code

Financial Rewards

Be Here at BW: a monthly and quarterly bonus based on attendance and punctuality Death in service benefit: 6 times annual salary Income protection: receive 75% of your salary for up to two years if you're unable to work (subject to eligibility criteria) My Staff Shop: access a range of discounts and savings at UK retailers Travel support: free parking, bus discounts and cycling facilities Leeds Credit Union: access to preferential rates Contributory pension scheme

Personal Growth Rewards

Learn and Earn: top up your income by investing in your personal and professional development outside of working hours Learning and Development allowance: paid time to learn during working hours Professional qualifications: financial and study support

Health Rewards

Free gym membership On Site GP: access to a specialist prescribing GP who comes on-site fortnightly Virtual GP: access to virtual 24/7 prescribing GP for you and your family Physiotherapist: access to a specialist physiotherapist who comes on site monthly Health cash back plan: over 3,000 to manage your well-being, including dental, optical and physiotherapy, helping you to be healthy and at your best Employee assistance programme: 24/7 helpline, including up to 8 free counselling sessions Early intervention: support for colleagues who are experiencing health issues to support them staying in or returning to work

Engagement Rewards

BW colleague events: parties, darts, bowling, axe throwing and laser quest, to name just a few! Regular charity fundraising including fun games, street food, raffles, auctions and more

BW Legal is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential and thrive in our welcoming and exciting culture. Join us and be part of our success!

As a proud Disability Confident employer, we are committed to equal opportunities for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at recruitment@bwlegal.co.uk.