Job Description
About us:-
Optimal Solicitors are a successful niche Legal Practice. Due to continued growth, we are seeking call handlers to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. We thrive on providing a great work culture for our friendly teams.
We are a multi-service law firm with a loyal and growing national client base. This is an exciting opportunity to join our professional, modern law firm with huge scope for progression. We recognise the importance of career development and provide a number of development opportunities to help you reach your goal. We are an SRA approved training provider.
The role will be based at our Head Office in Old Trafford, Manchester.
Polish and English language skills are essential
The vacancy:-
Formal legal training is not necessary for this role, although an interest in working with the law in a call centre environment is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and advance in their career, and must be flexible in their outlook.
The role is an interesting and varied customer facing position in offering front line client contact and support using latest technology and case management software. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals embarking on their legal career with good opportunities for progression. Occasional assistance offering on-site administration cover will be necessary.
Previous experience from legal/call centre/customer service environment is desirable, but not essential.
Duties:-
Working as part of our First Response team, your main duties will comprise:-
- Handling incoming calls from clients, third parties
- Deal with client instructions efficiently, taking responsibility for processing each enquiry through to a satisfactory conclusion
- Obtaining and verifying client information
- Transferring calls to relevant departments
Skills/Qualifications:-
- Applicants must have excellent typing, communication and organisational skills
- Applicants will have a personable/friendly manner and enjoy speaking with people
- Applicants must be computer literate, have a good eye for detail and be willing to work as part of a team often working under pressure
Full time positions require availability to work shift pattern between 8am-6pm
Benefits:
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas)
- Time off in lieu
- Opportunity to accrue 4 extra days of annual leave per year
- Time off for birthday
- Option to buy 5 additional days annual leave per year
- Company social events
- Casual dress
Successful candidates are subject to reference checks and RTW (right to work in the UK).
Please advise if you require any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £19,760.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
COVID-19 considerations:
Remote interview process
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manchester, M16 0PQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- previous legal / call centre: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester, M16 0PQ