First Response Legal Assistant

Location
Wilmslow
Salary
£21000 per annum, Benefits: Benefits Package
Posted
07 Jan 2022
Closes
04 Feb 2022
Ref
1227883-1-GT-1
Contact
Gemma Taylor
Job Title
Graduate/Trainee
Practice Area
Insurance
PQE Level
NQ
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a leading, forward-thinking Cheshire-based Insurance law firm to work within the First Response department. The firm offers excellent training and long-term progression, and this role would suit law graduates (LLB/LPC) who are looking for an entry level role at an award-winning law firm.

Full training will be provided, and as the successful candidate you will be required to attend the firm’s office for the training programme and whilst you familiarise yourself with the role.

Following this, a hybrid home working pattern may be considered with a full IT set up being provided (PC, office phone etc).

You will act as first point of contact to the firm’s new and existing clients and will be advising clients on new claims, submitting CNF forms, chasing clients for documents, providing general advice to clients and general administration duties.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a confident telephone manner.

Working hours:
  • The hours are 37.5 hours per week on a variable shift pattern, including some weekend work
  • Core business hours of 9.00-5.30
  • Late shifts on a rota basis covering 11.30-20.00
  • Flexible working pattern of weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday/Bank Holiday) from 9.00-17.00 with time off provided in lieu
  • The flexible working pattern usually consists of a maximum of 4 weekday late shifts and 2 weekend shifts (either Saturday or Sunday) per month