Coventry
Up to £24,000 per annum
We are working closely with a well-established multi-office, Legal 500-recognised law firm who are looking to attract an experienced legal administrator to support the Administration Department and their wider branch network, from their head office on the outskirts of Coventry.
The role will involve:
- Processing incoming and outgoing post
- Scanning of incoming post to the intended recipient
- Photocopying including copying CD's/DVDs containing documents/medical records
- Inputting information onto an excel spreadsheet
- Maintaining the photocopying machines and monitoring stock levels of toner and paper
- Co-ordinating file review administration of Fee Earners' files, setting outlook reminders and chasing progress
- Assisting with file closing, wills and deeds storage and the retrieving files
- Updating and distributing internal telephone lists on excel
- Sending out quarterly marketing bulletins
- Assisting at an offsite storage facility with periodic reorganisation
- Shredding of files which will involve some manual handling
- Covering reception/main switchboard over lunch periods, holidays and absences, greeting clients in a professional and friendly manner
- Operating an overflow switchboard from your computer
Suitable candidates will have:
- Previous experience as an administrator, preferably gained in an SRA regulated law firm
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- A flexible attitude to work and a willingness to learn different roles, to be able to cover absences as required
- Strong attention to detail, with a methodical and logical approach to work
- The ability to multi-task and prioritise your own workload, using your own initiative
- The ability to work effectively and flexibly as part of a team with a ‘can do attitude'
- Previous experience of using a legal case management system (preferred but not essential)
- Own transport and full UK driving licence (essential due to office location)
This is a full-time, permanent job which is office-based. Hours of work are 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
Benefits include:
- 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional paid leave over the Christmas shut down period which doesn't need to be retained from your annual entitlement
- Company pension scheme with 3% contribution from the company
- Death in service benefits 3 x annual salary
- Company sick pay
- Full induction programme
- Access to AML webinars for continued training and development
- Ongoing training with regular reviews
- Excellent career prospects
- Free parking
- Staff discounts available on Conveyancing transactions and Wills
- Complimentary beverages are provided to all staff (tea, coffee, squash etc.)
- Social events – Christmas/Summer party, social evenings etc.
Note: Salary stated is in line with market rate and will be wholly dependent on experience. The information given above is correct to the best of our knowledge. Own transport is essential due to office location.
For more information, please contact Tracey at Talentwise Solutions
About Talentwise
Talentwise Solutions is a family-run, boutique recruitment agency specialising in legal professional and legal support jobs throughout Coventry and Warwickshire, Birmingham and the Midlands.
We offer a tailored service, to find the right role and the right cultural fit for our candidates, and rest assured we will never forward your CV to any firm without first gaining your consent.
About Your Consultant
Tracey is the Owner and Director of Talentwise Solutions, where her focus is on offering a prestigious, consultative, open, and honest service – the way she believes recruitment should be! Tracey's passion for recruitment in the legal sector goes back over thirty years, and today it's stronger than ever. Tracey prides herself on her personalised approach to recruiting and will be on hand to guide you through every stage of the process from initial application through to job offer. You know your career is in great hands with Tracey's experience and expertise.
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