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Nelsons is one of the largest and fastest growing law firms in the East Midlands with experts in Leicester, Derby and Nottingham.

In 2023, Nelsons became part of Lawfront, a national group of leading regional law firms dedicated to delivering comprehensive legal support to individuals and businesses nationwide.

Committed to strategic growth, Lawfront is aiming to build a group in the top 10 of UK regional law firms. As part of this group, you will be able to benefit from working locally for a well-respected leading law firm whilst accessing the scale, investment resources, expertise and professional development opportunities of a national organisation.

We look to empower our clients, give them a voice, fight for them, help them seek justice and steer them through complex legal issues they face. The desire to push ourselves forwards to better serve our clients has been a constant throughout our evolution.

With a defined vision and plan for growth, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people with ambition, drive and a can-do attitude to be part of our journey.

The successful candidate can expect a competitive package and benefits that you’d expect from a leading regional law firm which is part of a group of national scale.

To provide frontline support in handling client enquiries and administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and professional client experience. This role also involves managing the qualification and coordination of new business opportunities, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

The role:

Our dedicated Client Contact Centre is currently looking to recruit a Client Contact Specialist to be based in our Nottingham office. The individual needs to be highly motivated with a back ground in client services, someone who has a desire and passion for customer service and who is ready to take on more responsibility, contribute to team leadership and play a key role in driving new business growth and client satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to apply their skills and knowledge in a demanding yet supportive team environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Enquiry Handling

• Act as the first point of contact for prospective clients, providing a warm, professional, and efficient service.
• Qualify and triage incoming leads to ensure appropriate allocation and timely follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all client interactions using the firm’s CRM system.

New Business Coordination

• Liaise with legal teams to coordinate initial consultations and ensure a seamless handover.
• Monitor enquiry pipelines and follow up with potential clients to maximise conversion.
• Support the implementation of initiatives to improve enquiry handling and client onboarding.
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior team members, supporting their development and confidence.
• Share best practices and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for junior team members when handling complex client interactions.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance the client journey.
• Track and report on key performance metrics, client feedback, and enquiry trends.
• Contribute to team meetings and strategic discussions with insights from frontline experience.
• Supporting new marketing activities/initiatives which may impact the department.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 3 to 4 years’ experience in a client-facing, customer service, or business development role (ideally within professional services or legal environments).
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using CRM systems and handling data with accuracy and discretion.
• Ability to coach and support less experienced colleagues in a team setting.

As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits.

The extras:

To mention a few of the benefits on offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase
• Pension
• Discounts on selected legal service
• Hybrid Working

With a defined vision and growth plan on track, we have created a culture of working together to achieve and are looking to recruit people who have a can-do attitude to be part of our journey and vision.

Competitive Salary plus excellent benefits' package.

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