Matter Administrator (12 month FTC)

We are recruiting for one of the world’s leading global law firms. This Firm has offices in over 40 countries and employs approximately 4000 lawyers. 

The firm is seeking a Matter Administrator to join the Finance and Accounting team on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have good communication skills and excellent attention to detail. 

Responsibilities

Assist in matter set up for new and existing clients. This will require the promotion of effective liaison between client in-house lawyers, Partners and Associates, and the Client Set Up Administrators across the Firm. 

Ensure smooth operation of processes to facilitate the prompt opening of both new clients and matters. 

Maintenance of client matters, ensuring matter lists are up to date. 

Conduct due diligence around registering new clients.

Ensure a swift liaison to obtain relevant APL, PO, numbers. 

Candidate Profile 

The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to work and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines. 

Excellent written communication skills. 

Strong client service orientation.

Ability to analyse numbers. 

Excellent organisational and problem solving skills with a strong attention to detail.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and online research tools.

Important Notice

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you.

Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.