Administration Assistant

1 week ago


Thames Valley, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve “Platinum Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.
- The teamOur Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. “Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a “very” responsive service” (Chambers).
- The roleWe are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to support the Paralegals and Solicitors in our Real Estate Litigation Team.
- Main responsibilitiesThe role will include, but is not limited to:

- Keeping filing up to date on a daily basis
- Sending out invoices
- Team inbox management
- Uploading claims
- Processing payments received
- Scanning in files at end of claims
- Preparing new files and closing old files
- Taking messages for team
- Preparing costs schedules
- Skills and qualifications- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
- IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet;
- Good written and numeracy skills;
- Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance;
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths and English
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent client care skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to effectively time manage, prioritising as necessary
- Equal opportunitiesOur approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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