ABOUT YOU

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We are also looking for you to have:

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE

• We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
• Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
• The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
• We are open to part time/job share applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE IS NOT ON THE LIST OF OCCUPATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP UNDER THE SKILLED WORKER ROUTE

As an Administration Assistant you will be report to your team manager and you will play an integral role in the efficient running of the team. You will assist the case handlers in the team by carrying out general case and file management duties, including tasks such as:

• Inputting data onto electronic databases
• Sending post out of the office
• Undertaking outbound telephone calls (under case handler supervision)
• Setting up IT equipment
• Monitoring virtual court hearings/inputting key dates onto case system
• Filing of correspondence, documents and notes etc. on case files
• Maintaining the filing system of all case files
• Archiving files subject to the supervision of the appropriate case handler
• Assisting with printing, saving to case and copying of all documents and preparing correspondence
• Scanning and allocating post to case plans
• Copying, scanning and printing for case handlers
• Taking telephone messages for case handlers
• Assisting in preparation of document bundles
• Printing out various documents
• Opening new files including performing necessary checks and set up etc.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As an Administration Assistant you will also ensure you comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We are also looking for you to have:

• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisation skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative