Job Details

The role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Legal Administrator to support our Dispute Resolution team in our London Office for six months.

Main Duties and responsibilities:-

General duties include, but are not limited to:

• General document production as required including printing, photocopying, binding and scanning.

• Dealing with any administrative tasks required by immediate fee earners;

• File management, filing documents and correspondence both electronically and physically.

• Taking detailed messages and dealing with queries where possible.

• General diary management, including booking travel and accommodation for fee-earners.

• Formatting documents in accordance with our in house style.

• Assisting with monthly billing process, drafting narratives and covering correspondence with team secretaries.

• Responsible for payment of all invoices, dealing with expenses and petty cash.Liaising with accounts to arrange payments of funds to clients and third parties as required.

• Meeting and greeting clients on arrival to the office.

• Making sure all electronic and hard copy filing is completed as required

In addition to the above, dealing with any ad hoc queries as reasonably requested.

Skills and knowledge

• IT literate including Office 2010,
• High standard of numeracy and literacy
• Attention to detail
• Experience of working in a professional services environment is desirable
• Ability to hit the ground running
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential

Benefits

Competitive salary

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Employee Benefit Platform

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance (4 x salary)

Pension scheme

25 days holiday pro rata (in addition to statutory UK holidays).

Working hours – 9.00am – 5.30pm - Fixed term contract (6 months)