Overview of WBR Group
WBR Group is a leading provider of Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) administration, actuarial, law and tax advisory services. With a focus on delivering excellent outcomes for business owners, SMEs, entrepreneurs, and families, WBR Group offers personalised and proactive administration services for their clients.
About the role
We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Senior Administrator – Paralegal to provide effective administrative support to our Legal team.
This is a varied role where you will support the smooth running of the legal department by managing documentation, coordinating communications, supporting meetings, assisting with legal correspondence and helping the team deliver a high-quality service to internal and external clients. The role is based in our Leicester office and reports to the Director of Law.
What you’ll be doing
As Senior Administrator – Paralegal, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Legal team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing and organising property law files, both electronically and in paper format, ensuring documents are accurate, well maintained and easy to access.
- Supporting project administration and assisting with the preparation, formatting and organisation of legal documents, correspondence and reports.
- Handling incoming and outgoing communications, including emails, telephone calls and post.
- Acting as a point of contact between the Legal team and internal or external clients, helping to manage enquiries and direct them appropriately.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments for the Law team, as required.
- Carrying out basic legal research, gathering information relevant to cases or legal matters, and summarising findings for the team.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling legal matters and sensitive information.
- Supporting audits, investigations and other legal activities where required.
- Ensuring work is completed in line with legal, regulatory, company policy and health and safety requirements.
- Demonstrating behaviours aligned to our company values, PEER.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is professional, proactive and able to manage a varied workload with accuracy and discretion. You will need to be confident working with documents, communications and deadlines, while maintaining a high standard of confidentiality at all times.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An understanding of legal terminology and legal processes.
- A strong commitment to confidentiality and professional standards.
- Some relevant experience within a legal practice and/or professional services environment.
Qualifications and development
An appropriate academic background is required, and some experience of legal studies would be helpful. There is no formal requirement to undertake further legal qualifications, but enthusiasm to continue developing legal knowledge would be an advantage.
Additional information
This role may be subject to credit and DBS checks.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Extra day off for your birthday
Ability to buy holiday (up to 5 additional days)
Discretionary Reward Time Available
Company Pension
Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
A range of voluntary benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work, healthcare cash plan, PMI, critical illness cover.
Pay: Up to £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Financial planning services
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
