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:

• Experience in a busy legal/office environment is desirable
• A keen interest and willingness to learn all aspects of the relevant practice area
• Candidate must be a team player
• Are able to show initiative and be self-motivated when required to work on own
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• You must have the ability to prioritise tasks and your workload
• Have good housekeeping skills
• A “hands on” approach to work
• Knowledge of computers and office equipment
• You will be working with spreadsheets, Collecting data and producing MI reports
• A ‘ will try anything’ approach’

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

Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public and employers’ liability claims, particularly workplace, public sector and claims against the emergency services. Weightmans’ team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these specialist areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated workplace, public and police teams.
As an Administration Assistant you will work as part of a team, assisting with all aspects of administration as per instructions from Fee Earners the team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Open new case files/matters ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures
• Prepare and copy various documents such as letters, enclosures, bundles etc
• Deal with incoming post via our Flowmatrix system to including key dating
• Perform general photocopying and scanning duties
• Perform general file management duties (electronically and physically)
• Prepare and send out various internal and external documents via secure systems i.e. email, sharefile or by hardcopy
• Assist with the inputting of information on various systems (data/MI inputting)
• Close and archive files
• Perform other administrative duties as appropriate
• Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
• Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.

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:

• Experience in a busy legal/office environment is desirable
• A keen interest and willingness to learn all aspects of the relevant practice area
• Candidate must be a team player
• Are able to show initiative and be self-motivated when required to work on own
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• You must have the ability to prioritise tasks and your workload
• Have good housekeeping skills
• A “hands on” approach to work
• Knowledge of computers and office equipment
• You will be working with spreadsheets, Collecting data and producing MI reports
• A ‘ will try anything’ approach