Administrative Assistant – Crime Department

Bindmans
London

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Job details

£26,900 a year

Qualifications

Computer literacy
Administrative support experience
Filing
Court bundle preparation
Administrative experience
Appointment booking and call handling
Accounting
File management
Organisational skills
Typing
Communication skills
Office experience

Full job description

We are seeking to recruit a committed administrative assistant to work within our Crime Department.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has previously worked as an administrative assistant, possibly in a different sector and looking to acquire new skills or someone seeking a career in an office environment who can demonstrate good organisational and team skills. The position is not suitable for people looking to gain experience within a law firm as part of their career progression to become a lawyer. We are seeking a commitment to this role for at least 12 months.

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role consists of providing administrative support to solicitors in the department and you will work closely with the department’s Personal Assistant.

File and diary management
Electronic and paper filing
Requesting and organising documentation from clients and/or third parties
Assisting with the preparation of electronic and/ or physical bundles of documents for court, counsel and/ or experts
Scanning, naming and electronic saving of incoming post/documents;
Assisting the paralegals/trainees with new client enquiries
Assisting with opening, closing and archiving files
Assisting with compliance, accounting and administrative tasks
Emailing outgoing post on behalf of fee earners
Assisting with standard letters and inputting information
Arranging appointments, conferences and legal visits
Make and receive telephone calls to ensure case progression
Becoming familiar with the firm’s accounting procedures, and the maintenance of all necessary records and any other administrative requirement;

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

Experience in an administrative or office setting, or in working in another setting which has helped develop the appropriate transferrable skills needed to handle complex information and interact effectively with colleagues, clients and the public (essential)
You will need to be enthusiastic with good communication, have strong organisational and administrative skills
You should have a flexible and professional attitude and an ability to work quickly under pressure and work as part of a team.
Good typing and organisational skills
Strong IT skills
Legal experience and knowledge of legal aid procedures is not essential but are an advantage.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

HOW TO APPLY

Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.

If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job Details

Closing Date UPDATED: Thank you for your interest in our vacancy. We are currently shortlisting and will be contacting successful candidates only.

Start Date As soon as possible

Salary £26,900

Contract Type 12 months (initially)

Reference 07/Crime.Admin

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We are seeking to recruit a committed administrative assistant to work within our Crime Department.

OVERVIEW OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND DIVERSITY

HOW TO APPLY

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