We are seeking an Administrator for a permanent position to join a growing Intellectual Property Law firm in Central London. This role does not provide a progression route towards solicitor qualification and is therefore not suitable for candidates seeking a legal training contract or equivalent.
For this vacancy we are seeking someone with 6 months+ previous administration or secretarial experience within a professional services environment.
You must be able to multitask and have strong attention to detail and be comfortable with repetitive tasks in a fast-paced environment. You must also be a self starter and self motivated. The position offers hybrid working (2 days remote.)
Duties will include:
*Supporting paralegals with administrative tasks, including email filing and acknowledgements.
*Providing secretarial support, including preparing specification amendments (Word and manual), drafting standard letters, and raising invoices.
*Creating and maintaining standard and ad hoc Excel reports.
*Uploading documents to internal and client systems.
*Managing daily and weekly reminders and allocating them appropriately (under supervision).
*Assisting with urgent deadlines and ensuring tasks are completed accurately, taking into account client and matter-specific requirements.
*Learning and applying paralegal procedures to manage incoming work independently.
We are seeking someone with:
*Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high levels of concentration.
*A methodical, logical approach to tasks.
*Experience working to tight deadlines in an administrative environment.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise fluctuating workloads.
*A proactive and eager approach to learning.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
*The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients.
*Confidence working independently on routine tasks.
This position offers a salary of £25,000 to £27,000 plus excellent benefits and yearly bonus. The position also offers excellent training and potential to progress within the legal field administration support field.