We have an exciting opportunity for an Office Administrator to join our leading Commercial Property team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive individual to provide high-quality administrative support across the department, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of client services.
This is an office-based role and may suit candidates looking for either full-time or part-time hours.
Responsibilities may include:
· sorting and scanning incoming post to specific teams or departments,
· updating the Firm’s Practice Management System and key dates diary,
· completing client file opening and archiving duties,
· document printing, photocopying, and filing,
· dealing with telephone calls and enquiries into the department and relaying messages,
· liaising with clients and organisations on the phone and by email,
· franking outgoing post,
· providing reception cover and answering mainline calls,
· ensuring meeting rooms are set up and cleared before and after meetings,
· greeting clients and visitors to the office,
· department specific administrative tasks, and
· general clerical support or ad hoc tasks as required.
Personal qualities
Applicants for this role should have:
· good written and spoken communication skills,
· a professional and confident telephone manner,
· competent ICT skills (particularly with refence to Word and Excel),
· an organised approach and the ability to prioritise tasks,
· the ability to complete assigned tasks accurately and promptly, and
· the capability of working towards tight deadlines and under pressure.
Applicants for this role should be:
· reliable and be of smart appearance,
· enthusiastic, hardworking and can demonstrate initiative,
· flexible and possess a pro-active attitude, and
· a team player as well as being confident in working under their own initiative.
Experience
The successful candidates will ideally have administrative experience in an office environment. Law firm experience may be beneficial but not essential as training will be given.
About BHW
BHW is the leading independent commercial law firm based in Leicester. For over 20 years BHW has provided the best legal, commercial and strategic advice to businesses of all types and sizes, from start-ups to household names.
BHW is ranked as a Top 100 firm for its Corporate & Commercial and Commercial Property practices in the Legal 500 guide and is also ranked as a Top 200 firm for Commercial Litigation. Our IT & Telecoms and Employment practices are also ranked by the Legal 500.
At BHW Solicitors we have always understood that the identity, ambition and success of any law firm is determined by the people who work in it. Whatever the prospective role, we look for candidates who understand our “client first” approach and are excited by the opportunity to be part of a team focused on achieving a simple goal – to be the best.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £25,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
