We have a rare opportunity available with an independent, local law firm who are seeking a Legal Administrator to join their established team
Do you have experience within a legal setting and are looking for your first or new role within a friendly team who have a real passion for what they do? We would love to hear from you!
JOB TITLE: Legal Administrator (Fixed Term Contract)
LOCATION: Totnes
HOURS: Flexible dependant on the candidate. Minimum 25 hours up to 35 hours Full Time
SALARY: Dependent on experience
BENEFITS: This role comes with a fantastic benefit package - very generous annual leave - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays! Parking permit, progression opportunities, pension scheme, benefits, and discounts scheme.
THE COMPANY: An independent law firm, established for over 150 years. They have developed a fantastic reputation for providing a professional, yet friendly and local service. They are particularly proud of the working environment and culture they have created which has been described by employees as supportive, caring & professional.
THE ROLE: You will provide administrative support across the
business assisting the Head of Department and partners, and will be on hand to assist with a wide variety of tasks to ensure the smooth running of the office. Responsibilities might include:
* Providing admin support to the partner and team
* Identifying and dealing with file closing and archiving where necessary
* Assisting and liaising with the fee earner, advising on time or financial balances and any outstanding work
* Ensuring client records and files are up to date
* Liaising with clients and dealing with client enquiries and communications
* Manage the collation of matter start and matter completion data
* Co-ordination and management of the key dates calendar system
* Responding to all emails within specified time period set
* Attending meetings where required and actioning tasks set
* Filing and archiving
* Booking client appointments and arranging meetings
* Management of team diary and appointments
* Answering the phones
* General ad hoc admin tasks as directed
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
* An understanding of general legal processes and file management
* Good IT skills, including: typing, word processing and general MD Office skills
* Strong organisational skills
* Someone who is confident at managing multiple tasks at one time
* Someone who can demonstrate a flexible and can-do approach to work
* A professional and polite telephone manner
* A team player with a positive attitude
TO APPLY: If you are interested in this
role, we would love to hear from you today - either call and speak to Vicky on
or email a copy of your CV to
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