Legal Complaints Handler

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Position title

Legal Complaints Handler

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Complaints Handler with experience within the legal profession.

Working alongside the head of Risk & Compliance, supporting a firm with over 700 employees based in offices throughout the UK to manage client complaints. The aim is to bring all complaints to a satisfactory conclusion in a timely manner. This role needs someone with a calm, professional and thorough approach along with excellent communication skills.

Not only that - but this firm also offers a competitive salary, benefits package, career opportunities and excellent working conditions (hybrid after a settling in period).

Responsibilities

* Responding to all client complaints received by the firm.

* Using in-depth knowledge and understanding of complaints, providing assistance across the firm in relation to complaints and provide guidance to fee earners.

* Acting as firm’s primary point of contact with the Legal Ombudsman.

* Researching regarding legal and regulatory changes affecting the handling of complaints.

* Maintaining complaints handling procedures and register of complaints.

* Analysing data on an ongoing basis, producing quarterly reports.

* Providing regular and timely feedback to fee earners on any issues identified during the investigation of a complaint.

* Delivering training on complaints prevention and handling, and responds to questions regarding both simple and complex complaint queries.

* Advising the marketing team on how to deal with complaints or negative feedback received via social media channels.

Qualifications

* Experience of complaints handling, preferably in legal services.

* Knowledge and experience of the relevant SRA regulations and Legal Ombudsman rules.

* Analytical and problem-solving skills (able to get the heart of a matter).

* Effective communication skills (verbal and written) i.e., clear, firm, and diplomatic.

* Ability to explain complex matters succinctly and with clarity.

* Proven ability to meet competing deadlines whilst meeting quality criteria.

* Experience of working collaboratively. Able to influence and constructively challenge internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority.

* Strong commercial aptitude with a modern, pro-active approach.

* Proven initiative and independent thought.

Job Benefits

The appointed person will enjoy a competitive package (salary and benefits), exceptional working conditions and the opportunity to really make a difference.

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