At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage court cases, legal correspondence, and fines with precision and ownership.
- Company: Dynamic vehicle retail company with a focus on legal compliance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and develop your legal expertise in a thriving industry.
- Why this job: Take charge of legal processes and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a paralegal or claims handler with strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
We're hiring a dedicated Legal & Compliance Administrator to take full ownership of our court case management, fines, and legal correspondence. We retail over 1,500 vehicles a month, and with that scale comes a steady flow of legal admin that needs to be handled accurately and on time.
This is a role where organisation and attention to detail really matter. It's ideal for someone with paralegal or claims-handling experience who is highly organised and wants real ownership of a function.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all county court claims end-to-end: defences, questionnaires, mediations, hearings, and judgments
- File court documents on time via MCOL/OCMC and local courts
- Maintain the master case tracker — every case has a current stage, next action, and deadline
- Obtain defence content from the Aftersales Manager and draft responses
- Attend telephone mediations and log outcomes the same day
- Chase courts on stalled or transferred cases; liaise with external solicitors when escalated
- Process all PCNs, ULEZ charges, and speeding notices, including driver identification and appeals
- Log and triage all legal/official post on the day of receipt and chase responses to completion
- Deliver a weekly report to the CCO: upcoming dates, new claims, and case progress
Requirements
- At least 1 years experience as a paralegal, litigation assistant, or claims handler
- Working knowledge of county court small claims procedure
- Hands-on MCOL/OCMC experience
- Excellent deadline management; comfortable managing a busy caseload
- Confident, persistent telephone manner and clear written English
Legal & Compliance Administrator in Watford employer: Car Planet
Car Planet is an excellent employer that offers a vibrant and supportive work culture in Enfield, UK, where employees can thrive and grow. With competitive salaries, uncapped commission potential, and a focus on career advancement, team members enjoy attractive benefits such as free parking and generous holiday leave, making it a rewarding place to build a successful career.
