Administration Assistant

Administration Assistant

My client in Plymouth is looking for an administration assistant to join their growing, busy team!

You will provide vital support to the lawyers by handling administrative tasks and document preparation.

Key responsibilities include:

• File opening/closing
• Audio and copy typing
• Drafting letters/emails/documents for approval
• Photocopying, faxing and scanning
• Preparing electronic bundles
• Saving letters/emails/documents to our case management system
• Raising invoices, billing, bank transfers, dealing with disbursements
• Maintaining up to date diaries for the team
• Making appointments/arranging meetings
• Time recording
• Making travel arrangements
• Booking counsel
• Telephone handling
• Knowledge of working in a solicitors practice will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the solicitors accounts rules will be an advantage
• Previous legal experience will be an advantage

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Ability to work as part of a team

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Salary - negotiable DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Full time, 35 hrs per week - 9am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch break
• Pension