Legal Executive

TalentSpa ,
Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Overview

Job Description

Legal Executive Location: Wolverhampton, Birmingham Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week between Monday - Friday (9.00-17.00) Williams & Dunne is a well renowned and established Consumer legal practice business and is part of a large and diverse group of businesses that operate across many separate sectors including media, financial services, legal and software development. With offices in London, The Midlands, Wales, The North of England, and India, the combined businesses employ over 450 employees, that are focussed in providing our customers with high quality products and services, that are backed up with rigorous customer service and care. You'll be joining our extended team of colleagues at an exciting time, as we are expanding and investing in new business ventures that will extend the range of products and services for our customers. The Legal Executive Role An exciting opportunity has arisen at Williams & Dunne to join our litigation team. We are one of the fastest growing law firms in the Midlands, specialising in civil litigation in particular financial claims. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Executive within our company to help us with our planned growth. The successful candidate will be advising and supporting clients with their claims relating to a range of unsuitable investments purchased through financial advisors or banks including hedging products. Advising and supporting in relation to claims where inaccurate or misleading financial advice has been provided. Key role and responsibilities: * Advising and supporting clients via inbound and outbound calls * Liaising with other professionals associated with our cases * Obtaining evidence to support clients' cases * Preparing Court pleadings * Supporting senior fee earners with their caseload * Handling emails and messages in a professional and timely manner Requirements for the Legal Executive Role Essential requirements: * A high level of attention to detail * Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels * A positive, enthusiastic and proactive approach to your work * Effective personal, organisational and time management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple demands * The ability to work to tight timescales with a sense of urgency * The aptitude to work efficiently and effectively to progress your case load whilst maintaining the highest quality of work * Experience in a Legal or Insurance Environment The Person: We've created a working environment where your personal experience is as highly valued as your professional expertise; where your ideas and your thinking are rewarded, not just your results. Above all, this is somewhere exceptional people can excel and help others do the same. We are looking for:- * Professional, driven and highly motivated candidates * A good sense of humour is a must! A wide spectrum of candidates is being considered, however a good grasp of litigated work is essential. What we offer in return: * A competitive basic salary of £25,000 - £30,000 per annum * 20 days holiday per annum * A comprehensive training programme * Fun and friendly environment If you feel you are suitable for the Legal Executive position, please apply now.