Job description
The Role
Support fee earning staff and ensure a seamless quality of service for clients within the Actions Against the Police Department.
Key responsibilities & duties:
- To obtain documentation from client's to ensure sufficient information to draft a letter of claim.
- Drafting of letters of claim
- Obtaining Expert Evidence
- Drafting of statements / pleadings.
- To be able to understand and review particulars of claim, defences and subsequent proceedings to draft a detailed statement
- Prepare answers to routine questions.
- Set up and maintain electronic filing systems for records, correspondence, and other material.
- Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.
- Learn to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented.
- Manage projects, and contribute to committee and team work.
- Operate email systems
Client relations
· Provide high quality point of contact for all clients
· Develop and maintain good relationships with all clients and other professionals
Professional standards
· To work & behave in a professional manner to the highest standards of the profession
· Comply with the policies & procedures in the office manual
· Carry out all duties with integrity and to the best of your ability
· Treat all information about the firm and its clients as confidential
Personal development
· Reflect on learning & development goals
· Identify gaps in skills & knowledge
· Attend all appropriate internal & external training
Satchell Moran Solicitors strive to be leaders and innovators within litigation, working within a happy environment with a focus on training and development of staff. We see this role as a great stepping stone to a candidate starting their legal career and progressing quickly within the company
Person Specification
· Law Graduate and either completed the SQE/LPC or due to commence the SQE
· Good typing skills
· Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
· Good organisational skills
· A team worker
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000
Benefits
We are committed to investing in our people and creating an environment where individuals can grow, thrive, and build long-term careers. Our success is driven by the talent, dedication, and professionalism of our team. We actively encourage career progression, recognise and reward achievement, and promote a positive, inclusive culture. Our strong staff retention reflects the supportive and collaborative workplace we are proud to offer.
The successful candidate will be eligible for the following benefits (role dependant):
Flexible Working
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexi-time and agile working options to support a healthy work–life balance
Annual Leave
- 22 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year (providing two or three additional paid days, depending on the calendar year)
- Birthday leave – have your special day off on us to enjoy with your family and friends
Social & Team Engagement
- Annual Christmas Party
- Summer social events, including Race Days
- Team-building initiatives, such as our Charity Snowdon Expedition
- Organised fundraising days and charitable activities
Additional Benefits
- Auto-enrolment into the workplace pension scheme
- Performance-related bonus (role dependent)
- Dress Down Fridays
- Trainee Solicitor opportunities, supporting professional qualification and development
- Paid study leave
- Annual appraisals focused on performance, development, and career progression, ensuring our people feel supported throughout their careers
- Review Champion Scheme – recognising and rewarding positive client feedback
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Liverpool, Merseyside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
