Legal Administrative Assistant
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We are working with a prominent and recognised West Midlands law firm that is looking to appoint a Legal Administrative Assistant to support its central administration function.
This would suit someone with upwards of 12 months’ previous experience working within a legal environment who is organised, approachable and confident managing a varied workload. You’ll join a friendly and collaborative team, providing day-to-day administrative support to lawyers and the wider office.
The role
The position will involve a broad range of administrative responsibilities, including:
- Preparing legal correspondence, documents and general reports
- Providing support to fee earners and other members of the legal team
- Communicating with clients, professional contacts and other third parties
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records
- Assisting with the organisation of meetings, appointments and diaries
- Supporting new client onboarding, including identification and compliance checks
- Handling telephone enquiries and directing calls appropriately
- Managing incoming and outgoing post and other correspondence
- Providing reception and general office support when required
- Assisting with wider administrative tasks across the business as needed
About you
The firm is looking for someone who ideally has at least one year’s experience within a law firm or legal environment, together with:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A professional and approachable manner
- Good communication and customer service skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Confidence working independently while also contributing to a wider team
- A flexible and helpful approach to supporting colleagues
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary
- Generous annual leave
- Firm-wide bonus opportunity
- Additional birthday leave
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to develop your experience within an established legal organisation
- Full-time, office-based position within the West Midlands