Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

Location: Office Based

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Partner

About the Role

We are working with a specialist law firm with expertise in Credit Hire Litigation who are seeking a reliable, organised and proactive Legal Administrator to join the team.

This is a fully office-based position and will suit someone who enjoys working independently, managing a varied workload and providing essential administrative support to a busy team of fee earners. Due to the nature of the role, you will often be based in the office alone and must be comfortable working autonomously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Answering and managing incoming calls via the firm's switchboard.
• Greeting visitors and handling general office enquiries.
• Opening and sorting incoming post.
• Scanning and uploading documents onto the firm's Case Management System.
• Allocating files and correspondence to the appropriate fee earners.
• Printing, photocopying and preparing legal documents.
• Compiling and preparing court and trial bundles.
• Providing day-to-day administrative support to fee earners.
• Managing electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assisting with document production and correspondence when required.
• Ensuring all documents are accurately filed and maintained in accordance with firm procedures.
• Supporting the smooth running of the office and maintaining a professional working environment.

Skills & Experience

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage a varied workload.
• Comfortable working independently and using initiative.
• Professional, reliable and dynamic approach to work.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• A common sense approach to work
• Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and willing to assist with a variety of administrative tasks.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership of duties.

This role is 100% office based and you will quite often be in the office on your own. If this sounds like it could be your next opportunity then I look forward to receiving your application.