We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic admin assistant / office coordinator / personal assistant for our office in Manchester.
Previous experience in a legal setting is essential.
Full training will be provided.
We are one of the leading practices in asbestos disease litigation in the UK and are recommended in Chambers and Legal 500 legal directories.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team, be organised, highly motivated and empathetic to the needs of the firm's clients many of whom have been diagnosed with life limiting asbestos conditions or have recently lost a family member to an asbestos disease.
Responsibilities will include:
- dealing with incoming/outgoing post
- copying/scanning/shredding
- filing
- keeping office supplies up to date
- housekeeping
- dealing with incoming cheques
- dealing with incoming telephone calls and making outgoing calls
- reception duties
- proofreading documents
- preparing bundles
- instructing experts
- arranging conferences
- posting invoices on the case management system
- transcribing dictation
- opening and closing files
- other administrative tasks both office and matter related as required