Administrator

We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.

Practice group/Global Operations team: Konexo

Type of Vacancy: Permanent

Full time/Part time: Full-Time

Location: Leeds

 About Konexo

Konexo Legal Services is a leading, well-established and fast growing managed legal service offering within Eversheds Sutherland, committed to delivering innovative and high-quality legal solutions to our clients, which enable them to outsource work previously done in-house. Our team comprises dynamic and forward-thinking professionals who leverage technology and a flexible delivery model to meet the evolving needs of businesses. Konexo won ALSP of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2023 and provides legal services from the UK, US and Malaysia. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and client satisfaction.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Administrator to join our expanding team. Together with our clients and our wider team, you will work within a flexible delivery model triaging and processing client instructions and queries through bespoke end-to-end matter management systems. Working closely with our clients’ businesses and feeling part of their in-house teams but with the full support of a global firm, the successful candidate will join a team of Administrators who complete work that was previously done in-house.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and allocation of matters
• Review of matter information and documentation against checklists
• Mailbox management
• DocuSign review and processing
• Document review and processing against checklists and playbooks
• Creation and distribution of client-specific reporting (regular and ad hoc)
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and clients
• Using initiative and pointing out any areas requiring attention/intervention

Skills and Experience

We’re looking to speak to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Administration experience, ideally obtained in a legal environment
• Experience of working as part of a team in a fast paced or high volume environment
• Ability to manage conflicting deadlines through effective prioritisation
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive in taking full responsibility for own workload
• Experience of using bespoke matter management systems would be beneficial
• Flexible to cross-train on different client accounts

What’s in it for you?

At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.

• We’re fair, transparent and equitable
• We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
• We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
• We support your health and performance through our dental, healthcare and wellness support
• We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
• We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
• We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
• We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
• We help you plan ahead through retirement planning, insurance and assurance

Diversity & Inclusion

At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.

We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.

For you,

For your success.

And what's next.