Admin assistant (legal) - united kingdom, bromley, london
administrative assistant
you must live close to bromley to apply for this job. the successful candidate will be expected to work on site (physically present).preferably no more than a five mile radius and/or easy commute.
are you organised? can you improve organisation and administration within the workplace? are you reliable and committed to your responsibilities. must be able to follow instructions and work independently. must also have good writing skills.
we are a criminal defence and family law practice seeking an enthusiastic office/administrative assistant. must have a good telephone manner and comfortable with client facing tasks. experience preferred but not necessary. must be a fast learner.
please send your cv to be considered and covering note to be considered.
salary from 19,380.00
responsibilities for the position at fahrenheit law include:
description
admin role – job specification
1. reception duties:
answering the telephone - taking a note of client queries and responding to the same
booking appointments, keeping diaries
advising about consultation and other fees,
answering the door - meeting and greeting clients
ensuring reception area is clean and in order.
2. office administration
assessing publicly funded clients of criteria for scope and means
copying, emailing, scanning and faxing documents
registering incoming post
electronic filing of documents
time recording files - on law software
prepare time sheets / ledgers
dealing with office utilities / invoicing
ordering stationeries
deal with contractors
3. casework support
copy typing legal documents and attendance notes.
prepare court bundles - subject dividing papers, labelling, pagination, indexation
typing telephone and other attendance notes
file arrangements - using the colour coded filing system for matters
shadowing lawyers in in client meetings.
court clerking, taking notes of the proceedings (as may be required)
4. practical research
utilising both the office library and online resources to undertake research tasks
admin role - relevant skills
1. communicate in a professional and efficient manner
2. work effectively in a team
3. solving problems
4. able to work independently with own initiative
5. plan and organise effectively
6. self-management
7. understand and apply key information
8. use itc skills in a working environment.
9. time management
10. manage busy and stressful environment
11. handle difficult clients
12. acknowledge when to consult with more experienced team members
13. learn to delegate (on student placement)
14. use different software
15. good with numeracy
16. multi-tasking.
17. experience of working in a legal office (preferred but not necessary)
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