Administrator

DAC Beachcroft is looking to appoint an Administrator to join its CSG team in Newport.

CSG advises insurers and corporate clients in their defence of claims of all values, types, and complexity. Our work has resulted in several outstanding successes for our clients including findings of fundamental dishonesty in civil courts, committals to prison for contempt of court, police referrals and remedies for recovery of costs. The success of the team is due to innovative legal strategies, the use of sophisticated data analysis, our people, and their expertise.

This is a permanent opportunity, and you will be required to work in the Newport office on a full time basis due to the nature of the role.

• Answering/making telephone calls
• Managing the case management system (as appropriate)
• Keeping case files organised and logical
• Preparing documentation bundles
• Filing, archiving, photocopying, scanning and faxing
• Assisting with the planning and booking of travel arrangements
• Assisting fee earners with admin tasks e.g. expenses, diarising meetings etc
• Booking client meetings
• Assisting with account queries
• Helping to maintain a clean office and clear desk
• Working knowledge of our computer systems and packages e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint and bespoke DAC Beachcroft packages and DAC Beachcroft branded documents
• Supporting on cost-saving initiatives such as cheaper travel options
• Regularly liaising with fee earners within your group and your STL to keep them updated as to workflows; ensure you keep your fee earners updated re deadlines for work;
• Share knowledge within the team relating to any changes within external client set ups e.g. client contacts leaving/joining the client etc;
• Advising accounts/IT of any change of address/telephone numbers/change of name of any external client so that databases are updated;
• Proof reading speech recognition
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required for the performance of your role

• 1-2 years' experience in administration, ideally in a legal or professional services environment
• Excellent communication skills on the phone and in person, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work
• Experience of using a case management system and / or finance systems preferred
• A co-operative team player who can work effectively within a pressurised environment and to tight deadlines
• Organised and able to prioritise and manage a constantly changing workload
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to make decisions within own areas of responsibility
• Ability to work on own initiative without close supervision

• High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance -
• A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
• Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
• In person and remote social events
• Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, which aligns closely to our cultural principles (Determined, Clear, Creative and Supportive). If you are excited about this role and being part of our culture, but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles

We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK's top-five housebuilders.

We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a representative office in Miami and broad network of affiliations across the globe.

At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.

We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).

Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.

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