Central Services Administrator

Central Services Administrator - PLS Solicitors

Location: Altrincham, WA14 5UW, office-based role

Hours: Full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00

Start date: January 2026

Salary: up to £22,222

Looking to build a career in law or administration but don't know where to start?

At PLS Solicitors, our Central Services Administrator role is more than just admin work - it's a stepping stone into the legal world. Whether you're looking to grow into a legal role or become a long-term administrative expert, we'll give you the tools, training, and environment to succeed.

We're proud of our sociable, supportive culture - a place where people rarely feel like "just colleagues." If you're organised, proactive, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, this could be your perfect start.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Central Services Team, you will be required to support our Firms' admin function with any type of administrative work within our central services and independently complete the task and to support within areas of our central services team.

Your day-to-day activities will include:

• Amending Documentation and scanning this into the system
• Maintaining our in-house filing system
• Posting out documentation to clients and stakeholders
• Communicating effectively with internal and external parties
• Chasing third parties by email and phone
• Answering incoming calls, when necessary
• Drafting of basic documentation
• ·Actioning incoming mail – Opening and sorting mail ready for it to be scanned onto our case management system
• Validating scanned documents to ensure that they are allocated to the correct transaction within our case management system
• Photocopying and scanning documents when required
• Documenting incoming special and recorded deliveries
• To action outgoing post promptly and efficiently to/from PLS colleagues.

What We're Looking For

We're open to all backgrounds - many of our best administrators came from retail, hospitality, or customer service. What matters most is who you are, not just what you've done before.

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

• Super organised, with strong time management skills
• A clear communicator who enjoys working with people across departments
• Comfortable in a busy, structured environment where no two days are the same
• Detail-focused and able to follow procedures accurately
• Resilient, adaptable, and keen to learn
• Previous office experience is helpful but not essential.

What Makes This Team Special

• Clear Career Path: Most team members progress into legal or senior admin roles within 12–18 months (based on performance and business needs)
• Study Support: Once you've been with us for a year, we'll support you with professional qualifications to help you grow
• Long-Term Focus: This isn't a stop-gap job - we're investing in people who want to build a future with us. We want to bring in people who see this as a real career move - not just a job
• Team Culture: We're a sociable, supportive bunch, and our manager, is known for genuinely backing her team and providing the best working environment to support your growth and success
• Realistic Expectations: We know this is a high-volume, structured role - and we'll give you full training and support to thrive

What You'll Get in Return

• 20 days holiday (rising by 1 day for each year of service, up to 25) + Bank Holidays, with buy/carry over options
• Employee benefits: death in service, EAP, healthcare plan, counselling, and salary sacrifice schemes (tech, nursery, gym, cycle, car)
• Extras: free conveyancing, mortgage advice, staff discounts, free Uber to/from Navigation Rd

Ready to take your first step with a company that will invest in your growth?

Apply now and let's start your journey.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £22,222.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• What is your current notice period/availability to start?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person