Legal Administrator - No Progression to Legal Role | Join Our Dynamic Team at Scissero!

Company Description

Scissero brings together state-of-the-art proprietary technology, experienced technologists and legal experts, and quality customer service to provide legal departments with the best possible solutions to their financial and operational challenges.

We have been built from the ground up to leverage technology in everything we do, while also bolstering our staff with experienced lawyers who have worked at some of the world’s leading law firms. We believe in collaborating with our customers to deliver tailored solutions that leverage the appropriate blend of technology and service for each individual use case.

Our mission is to revolutionise the transactional law space using the optimal blend of cutting-edge technology and top-tier legal expertise to help our customers tackle their unique business challenges in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to join our team as a Legal Administrator. In this role, you will provide crucial support to our M&A legal team, helping to manage their workload and ensure smooth operations. You will also assist with various administrative tasks, including tracking data and liaising with clients. Please note: this is not a paralegal role, training contract, or an SQE route.

Responsibilities

• Assist the M&A legal team by managing their administrative workload and providing general administrative support.
• Prioritise team tasks according to client needs.
• Keep the team’s internal ticketing system, managed via Trello, up-to-date.
• Identify and flag issues with workload distribution to senior management.
• Track certain data and manage deal codes, ensuring accurate records and timely follow-up with clients to obtain missing information.
• Act as a point of contact for colleagues, ensuring effective communication and timely responses.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Organise and maintain documentation and correspondence as necessary, ensuring information is accurately filed and easily accessible.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a legal administrative team, legal secretary, law firm or project management role is required.
• Proven organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a legal or private equity environment (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and basic understanding of legal processes (preferred but not required).
• Experience with online ticketing software - e.g., Jira, Trello (preferred but not required).

Work Environment

• This is a full-time role with a competitive salary. Contracted working hours are Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. During the training period, the role requires working in the office 4 days a week to ensure maximum learning and engagement with the team. After training, the role may shift to a hybrid model. Strong preference will be given to Manchester-based candidates or candidates willing to relocate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Enhanced maternity leave
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal Administration / Secretary: 3 years (required)
• Microsoft: 1 year (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester

Application deadline: 28/10/2024