Administration Assistant

1 week ago


Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Weightmans Full time

About your new role:


Our Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public and employers' liability claims, particularly workplace, public sector and claims against the emergency services.

Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these specialist areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated workplace, public and police teams.


As an Administration Assistant you will work as part of a team, assisting with all aspects of administration as per instructions from Fee Earners the team.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Open new case files/matters ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures
  • Prepare and copy various documents such as letters, enclosures, bundles etc
  • Collect and coordinate incoming and outgoing post (scanning of post)
  • Perform filing tasks
  • Perform general photocopying and scanning duties
  • Perform general file management duties
  • Prepare and send out various internal and external documents
  • Assist with the inputting of information on various systems
  • Close and archive files
  • Perform other administrative duties as appropriate
  • Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures


This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.


About You:

Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment.

As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks.


We are also looking for you to have:

  • Experience in a busy legal/office environment is desirable
  • A keen interest and willingness to learn all aspects of the relevant practice area-
  • Are able to show initiative and be self-motivated when required to work on own
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • You must have the ability to prioritise tasks and your workload
  • Have good housekeeping skills
  • A "hands on" approach to work
  • Knowledge of computers and office equipment
  • You will be working with spreadsheets, Collecting data and producing MI reports
  • A ' will try anything' approach'

Why work for us:

Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK.

Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."


We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.


Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.
As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

  • 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
  • Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment
  • Healthcare cover/ Medicash
  • Pension plan
  • Life Insurance 4 x salary
  • Interest free travel loan scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Discounted dental scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Offers & discounts
  • Great reward and recognition scheme
- there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note

  • Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
  • We are open to part time/job share applicants.

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