Legal Assistant.

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a successful and forward-thinking company in Leeds City Centre who are looking to welcome a Legal Assistant to their friendly and supportive team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Whether you're starting your career, returning to work after a break, or ready for a fresh new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a company that truly values its people and supports career development.


Responsibilities

• Telephone liaison with the client, borrowers and other external parties
• Work towards the achievement of monthly completions targets whilst maintaining high quality standards
• Identify and take ownership of potential problems, reporting the problem to your Team Leader
• Ensure that all inbound and outbound correspondence, telephone calls, faxes and emails are actioned to agreed service standards and to a highly professional level
• Update of case manager computer systems
• Correctly interpret redemption statements and search results
• Setting up files for completion

Experience, skill set and/or qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills
• Strong data input and organisational skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working to deadlines in a busy environment
• Previous administration, customer service, or office experience is helpful but not essential, no legal experience required

What’s in it for you?

• Permanent, full-time role – Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
• Hybrid working available – flexibility once training is complete
• Modern offices – close to excellent transport links
• Smart-casual dress code – every day, not just Fridays
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) – increasing with service, plus the option to buy additional holidays and an extra day off on your birthday!
• Competitive salary and benefits package including private health insurance, life assurance, matched pension scheme and salary sacrifice options.
• Career Development/ clear career progression opportunities
• In house training and development
• A fun and friendly working environment
• Regular social and charity events
• The ability to join a market leading company trusted by over 1 million customers