Legal Assistant

ACS are recruiting for a Legal Assistant on behalf of our Liverpool based client.

Main Tasks

• Assisting with the day to day running of client files • Liaising with clients and witnesses and preparing statements • Liaising and corresponding with parties involved in the claim management process as required • Maintaining the Partnership’s database • Maintaining administration of the Partnership’s Client Account in accordance with Law Society regulations to include input of Client expenses and receipts on the Partnership’s computer system, payment of invoices, and payment to clients where necessary • Dealing with outgoing post as required • Drafting Court papers • Maintaining administration of the Partnership’s Office Account in accordance with Law Society regulations to include input of Office expenses and receipts, petty cash, payment of invoices, use of the Partnership’s online bank account including implementation of standing orders, direct debits and other forms of payment. • Filing paperwork • Shredding paperwork to comply with Data Protection requirements • Providing additional cover for scanning incoming post as required • Maintaining a Partnership archiving system including the closure of cases on the database • Providing additional cover for the input of new claims onto the Partnership’s computer system and processing of associated correspondence, to be dealt with on the day of receipt of each new claim • Any other duties relevant to the role as determined by the Partnership • Chasing insurance company offers of compensation and maintaining an effective and proactive diary system to assist with the chasing process