Kennedys is seeking a Business Analyst to join its Projects team in our Chelmsford or London office. The successful Business Analyst will ensure that structured analysis is undertaken on specific assignments to ensure that project and programme activity is effective in supporting business goals. Team Kennedys Projects Group is responsible for the delivery of projects across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take projects from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The group comprises project managers and business analysts, as well as a PMO function which drives project standards, practice and governance. The Projects group is based in London and Chelmsford. Key Responsibilities Be a member of the Kennedys Project Department, contributing to the delivery of projects in Kennedys Provide business analysis across a number of simultaneous projects at Kennedys Work within Kennedys best practice approach to analyse and capture requirements, to effectively deliver solutions that meet the business needs with Kennedys project stakeholders Work with the Kennedys Project Department to provide core business and systems analysis across a variety of project activities, to ensure that any development of solutions is aligned to the needs of the firm and designed to maximise the return on investment Define and provide testing, support and training guidance on new processes and systems as part of project delivery Develop key relationships across the firm to understand the existing applications and business processes, to capture requirements and gain greater business insight and understanding. In doing so become a trusted advisor to the business and develop the knowledge and business support to introduce system process improvements aligned to business needs. Required experience Educated to degree level or with appropriate professional experience Knowledge of Excel and Visio and a Business Analysis toolset essential Ideally qualified or in an appropriate business systems analysis discipline e.g. ISEB, UML, BPMN etc. 2 years' experience of working in a Business Analyst role in a professional services business, with hands on experience of working on projects through a full lifecycle of initial requirements gathering and specification through to the acceptance and delivery of solutions/outcomes Experience in MS Teams and Teams Telephony services would be a definite advantage Excellent presentation, writing and documentation skills Legal sector experience ideal with requirements gathering exercises, process improvement and input to system functional design within the context of legal business systems Internal and external stakeholder management skills and can demonstrate ability to set and manage expectations of stakeholders Experience communicating with and working with IT professionals both in-house and third party Desire to deliver excellent solutions that meet business needs and to develop knowledge and expertise on a number of legal business solutions Capable of working across a number of business and technology areas Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders and users at all levels Good understanding of Microsoft technologies and ideally common legal technology solutions. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Kennedys is seeking a Business Analyst to join its Projects team in our Chelmsford or London office. The successful Business Analyst will ensure that structured analysis is undertaken on specific assignments to ensure that project and programme activity is effective in supporting business goals. Team Kennedys Projects Group is responsible for the delivery of projects across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take projects from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The group comprises project managers and business analysts, as well as a PMO function which drives project standards, practice and governance. The Projects group is based in London and Chelmsford. Key Responsibilities Be a member of the Kennedys Project Department, contributing to the delivery of projects in Kennedys Provide business analysis across a number of simultaneous projects at Kennedys Work within Kennedys best practice approach to analyse and capture requirements, to effectively deliver solutions that meet the business needs with Kennedys project stakeholders Work with the Kennedys Project Department to provide core business and systems analysis across a variety of project activities, to ensure that any development of solutions is aligned to the needs of the firm and designed to maximise the return on investment Define and provide testing, support and training guidance on new processes and systems as part of project delivery Develop key relationships across the firm to understand the existing applications and business processes, to capture requirements and gain greater business insight and understanding. In doing so become a trusted advisor to the business and develop the knowledge and business support to introduce system process improvements aligned to business needs. Required experience Educated to degree level or with appropriate professional experience Knowledge of Excel and Visio and a Business Analysis toolset essential Ideally qualified or in an appropriate business systems analysis discipline e.g. ISEB, UML, BPMN etc. 2 years' experience of working in a Business Analyst role in a professional services business, with hands on experience of working on projects through a full lifecycle of initial requirements gathering and specification through to the acceptance and delivery of solutions/outcomes Experience in MS Teams and Teams Telephony services would be a definite advantage Excellent presentation, writing and documentation skills Legal sector experience ideal with requirements gathering exercises, process improvement and input to system functional design within the context of legal business systems Internal and external stakeholder management skills and can demonstrate ability to set and manage expectations of stakeholders Experience communicating with and working with IT professionals both in-house and third party Desire to deliver excellent solutions that meet business needs and to develop knowledge and expertise on a number of legal business solutions Capable of working across a number of business and technology areas Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders and users at all levels Good understanding of Microsoft technologies and ideally common legal technology solutions. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
Kennedys is looking for a Litigation Assistant to join the Property, Energy and Construction team in Manchester, in order to assist fee earners with property damage claims, subrogated recoveries and coverage disputes. Team Kennedys team specialise in property, energy and construction insurance claims, assisting insurers and reinsurers of major multi-national companies in relation to their global exposures. We provide coverage advice and defend high-value, international and complex claims. Clients Insurers and non-insurers. Cases Property damage Subrogated recoveries Defending high value, international and complex claims. Required experience Strong Academics (A Levels, degree or equivalent) Experience of property damage claim or recovery schemes would be beneficial Previous litigation experience gained within a law firm Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) Previous case management experience Ability to manage own time, excellent organisation skills. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. To be proactive and take initiative. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys As soon as you join Kennedys you'll be given opportunity to build your own personal client relationships, and we encourage you to do so. We value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they appreciate our warm, friendly, human approach. We place emphasis on offering a transparent career path. Our partner and senior associate promotion process and criteria are clearly communicated throughout the firm. We are proud that many of our partners, including our Senior Partner, began their life in law as trainees with us.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Kennedys is looking for a Litigation Assistant to join the Property, Energy and Construction team in Manchester, in order to assist fee earners with property damage claims, subrogated recoveries and coverage disputes. Team Kennedys team specialise in property, energy and construction insurance claims, assisting insurers and reinsurers of major multi-national companies in relation to their global exposures. We provide coverage advice and defend high-value, international and complex claims. Clients Insurers and non-insurers. Cases Property damage Subrogated recoveries Defending high value, international and complex claims. Required experience Strong Academics (A Levels, degree or equivalent) Experience of property damage claim or recovery schemes would be beneficial Previous litigation experience gained within a law firm Strong IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel) Previous case management experience Ability to manage own time, excellent organisation skills. Strong communication skills both verbal and written. To be proactive and take initiative. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys As soon as you join Kennedys you'll be given opportunity to build your own personal client relationships, and we encourage you to do so. We value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they appreciate our warm, friendly, human approach. We place emphasis on offering a transparent career path. Our partner and senior associate promotion process and criteria are clearly communicated throughout the firm. We are proud that many of our partners, including our Senior Partner, began their life in law as trainees with us.
Kennedys is looking for a Legal Billing Assistant to join our Financial Operations team based in Chelmsford. The successful Legal Billing Assistant will work as part of the Billing team, alongside Credit Control, Cashiering and Finance Database teams, to provide a proactive billing and support service to the Firm including revenue assistance, bill production and dispatch. Team Kennedys Finance team support the Firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal and external clients. Our Finance team is made up of Financial Systems, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Reporting, Management Accountants, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers and Financial Operations Database teams. Our UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London and have a presence in eight global offices. Key Responsibilities Assist team members to provide a comprehensive billing service, providing administrative assistance as required Produce of Work in Progress (WIP) and missing time reports as required Provide support in drafting bills as requested (in accordance with Client Service Level Agreements), ensuring completeness of billing information Track and chase unsettled draft bills on a regular basis, report defaulters to supervising Legal Billers and/or Assistant Billing Manager. Required experience Previous legal billing experience would be an advantage Knowledge of VAT Experience in Excel and finance systems. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
Dec 04, 2021
Full time
Kennedys is looking for a Legal Billing Assistant to join our Financial Operations team based in Chelmsford. The successful Legal Billing Assistant will work as part of the Billing team, alongside Credit Control, Cashiering and Finance Database teams, to provide a proactive billing and support service to the Firm including revenue assistance, bill production and dispatch. Team Kennedys Finance team support the Firm globally producing timely and accurate financial and management information, reporting solutions and operational support to maintain the high standard of service offered to the Firm's internal and external clients. Our Finance team is made up of Financial Systems, Financial Control, Financial Planning and Reporting, Management Accountants, Credit Control, Legal Cashiers and Billers and Financial Operations Database teams. Our UK Finance team is based in Chelmsford and London and have a presence in eight global offices. Key Responsibilities Assist team members to provide a comprehensive billing service, providing administrative assistance as required Produce of Work in Progress (WIP) and missing time reports as required Provide support in drafting bills as requested (in accordance with Client Service Level Agreements), ensuring completeness of billing information Track and chase unsettled draft bills on a regular basis, report defaulters to supervising Legal Billers and/or Assistant Billing Manager. Required experience Previous legal billing experience would be an advantage Knowledge of VAT Experience in Excel and finance systems. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
