Legal Coordinator

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