The role of Legal Assistant - Disrepairs will include:
1. Coordinate an effective legal administration service to include raising payment requests, preparing files and instructions for Costs Draftsman
2. Monitoring works post settlement ensuring all records of transactions and related activity are maintained accurately to demonstrate corporate compliance
3. Process new Disrepairs claims to include the opening and closing of files
4. Monitoring of the teams shared inbox
5. Maintain accurate, accessible and up-to-date data on disrepair claims and related KPIs for auditing and provide reports for management
6. Obtaining and analysing records from databases and individuals and co-ordinating the redaction of the same
Skills and experiences:
7. Proven experience within a similar administrative role is essential
8. Excellent organisational and time management skills
9. Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and being able to prioritise workloads is essential
10. Outstanding communication and customer care skills
11. Proficient user of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Why work for us?
We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
12. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays (pro rata)
13. A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
14. Life Assurance
15. Employee Volunteering scheme
16. Employee Advice Service including counselling
17. Cycle to Work scheme
18. Voluntary health plans
19. Employee discounts
20. Wellbeing support and tools
21. Employee recognition scheme
22. Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
23. Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
24. £27,521 per annum (pro rata)
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