• Job Title: Claims Administrator
• Location: Uckfield (Office Based)
• Salary: Starting Salary £20k- Salary increase to £21,500 subject to successful probation
• Hours of work: Contractually 9:00 am to 5:30 pm (inclusive of 1 hour lunch break)
• Mondays to Fridays Note:office closes at 5:00 pm
• Probation period: 3 Months
• Holidays: 20 days plus bank holidays Plus all Bank Holidays (Pro-rata)

HR GO Recruitment are looking for a Claims Administrator to work within the Landord and Tenant Department.

The role prepares and advises on Landlord and Tenant Litigation matters. Typically, this is standard and accelerated possession matters, but can extend to defended proceedings, together with advice on relevant Landlord and Tenant Legislation.

Clients range from private landlords with a single property to large managing agents and insurance companies.

Your role

Working in the landlord and tenant division overseen by a solicitor, you will be responsible for assisting with the day to day running of the departments case load

This will include but is not limited to:

• Monitor post in and scan/save to the electronic filing system
• Monitor and action email correspondence
• Correspond with clients and other parties (Defendant/court/other solicitors/managing agents) as directed or required
• Chase information and payments from clients/other parties
• Liaise with clients regarding the current status of cases
• Draft possession claims for issue
• Complete paper applications for the court including accelerated applications and warrant applications
• Produce instructions to advocates and counsel
• Collate information for, and draft witness statements for use in Court
• Update case management information

Your skills

We are looking for a motivated individual who can learn quickly. In general, the following skills are required

• Excellent administration skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft 365 Office etc
• Organised and able to work on their own initiative
• Confident to speak with clients and third parties over the phone
• Ability to work under pressure, and prioritise a task list
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of Landlord and Tenant law an advantage but not essential

This role would suit a strong Administrator.

A Legal background preferred but not essential