Manchester Permanent - Full Time

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The opportunity:

Are you looking to further your legal career? Come and support our Civil Litigation team as a Legal Administrator here at Markel Law! What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join the team in our Manchester office. You will support our Civil Litigation team which currently comprises of 14 fee earners and 2 legal administrators. The work is fast-moving, varied and challenging, and the successful person will receive full training in our internal practices and procedures. Markel Law LLP (Markel Law) is an independent SRA authorised and regulated legal business offering services to both insured and non-insured clients. Our clients and business partners comprise businesses, high net worth individuals, and associations across a broad spectrum of industries. We operate out of offices in Manchester, Leeds, London and Croydon and employ over 60 specialist solicitors. Our legal teams guide, support, defend and protect clients through a wide range of key legal services.

What you’ll be doing:

Ensure all files are set up and maintained within required standards Assist with fee earners’ diary management and travel arrangements as and when required Handle post for the team – ensuring that incoming post is distributed in a timely manner and saved to the correct file and section, as well as that all outgoing post is ready in good time, with any deadlines strictly adhered to Co-ordinate Court hearings and liaise with new and existing clients to arrange meetings, facilitate the exchange of information and otherwise assist in the progression of their matters Communicate effectively with the team to ensure workloads are prioritised correctly and timescales provided where necessary Act as a point of contact for certain types of new referrals and enquiries coming into the team Be able to meet crucial deadlines and displayed key time management skills when complying with Court orders, filing and serving legal documents to legal representatives, opponents and the Court Prepare bundles, diarise key dates, draft / format / paginate letters and documents including for fixed deadlines linked to the completion of transactions and/or Court hearings Assist fee earners in the team with billing, file closure/archiving and finance-related queries

Our must haves:

Demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload, ideally having experience of working within the legal sector Have good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal case management software (ideally Partner for Windows) Have strong attention to detail and accuracy and recognise the importance of order and clarity in the workplace and the presentation of work Demonstrate first class client care and communication skills across all levels, including having an excellent telephone manner Continuously seek improvement to achieve higher levels of efficiency, customer service and effectiveness. Think laterally to find the most efficient and practical means of overcoming challenges Maintain a high standard of professionalism at all times Be an effective team player, demonstrating positive and co-operative interaction with team members

Who we are:

Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better | We enjoy the everyday | We think further Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International.

What’s in it for you:

• A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package… • 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave • Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer • There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that! Are you ready to play your part? Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer which means we will you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best. If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please let us know. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Apply by 28/10/2023