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Administrative Assistant

Skills
AdministrationAdministrative AssistanceCustomer ServiceLaw Firm AdministrationLegal Support Services
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an administrative or office support role
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding client service and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence working independently and proactively
  • Strong diary management and administrative abilities
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
  • Flexible positive and adaptable approach to work
  • Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
  • Ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Previous legal or professional services experience is advantageous

Nice to have

  • Organised
  • Proactive
  • Flexible
  • Adaptable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Client-focused
  • Collaborative

Day to day

  • Provide essential administrative support across the firm's London Reading and Bristol offices.
  • Manage the full file opening process for Settlement Agreement clients and maintain accurate records in the Practice Management System.
  • Coordinate onboarding documentation carry out compliance checks and support meetings invoices file closing and archiving.

Hiring process

  • Apply through Owen Reed for a confidential discussion