Are you experienced within Legal Administration? Or looking to start your legal career? Look no further!
We are seeking a dedicated Legal Administrator to join a professional team. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and possesses excellent customer service skills. The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients, providing administrative support and ensuring the smooth operation of our office.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Answering telephone calls, transferring to colleagues, and handling queries.
- Greeting clients, verifying their ID, copying relevant documentation, and ensuring all returned correspondence is correctly signed and filled in.
- Managing incoming and outgoing post, including opening, sorting, and taking post at the end of the day.
- Scanning, printing, and photocopying documents.
- Opening files for fee earners and dispatching initial letters.
- Archiving files and managing storage.
- Applying for searches, Anti-Money Laundering checks, and using lawyer checker tools.
- Responding to clients and other parties via phone and email.
- Handling petty cash for office essentials and ordering supplies.
- Placing maintenance requests and ensuring regular office upkeep.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent customer service skills, presentable and welcoming.
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
- Organised and proactive with good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Ability to manage varying priorities and workloads.
- Previous office experience is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.
Benefits:
- Full training provided.
- Friendly and professional working environment.
- Opportunity for development within a growing business.
- 37-hour work week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- 23 days holiday rising with service, plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
To apply for this Legal Administrator position, please submit your CV to . Alternatively apply online.