Job Summary
We are looking for an Administrator to support our client, a leading Law Firm at their Milton Keynes Office. The role will be supporting the Prison Law teams with their administrative duties. This is a part-time permanent post with the view of increasing hours in the future. We are looking for someone to work 3 days per week, or 21 hours equivalent, with all day on a Friday.
This role will be based in our Milton Keynes office.
Roles and Responsibilities
* Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely manner.
* Photocopy or scan all documentation as required.
* Dealing with incoming and outgoing post.
* As the role progresses, there may be the opportunity to take on further admin responsibilities such as:
* Open new files on the internal case management system.
* Book appointments, legal visits, prison visits and video link conferences as requested by fee-earners.
* Direct all incoming enquiries (including e-mails and e-faxes) to the correct fee-earner and/or department.
* Update the centralised diary system.
Person Specification
* Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
* A strong telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills.
* Previous experience of using Microsoft Office packages.
* Ability to learn and efficiently use practice and case management software.
* Experience of using digital dictation equipment.
* Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a proactive approach.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads.
* Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
* A good team player with the ability to also work well without supervision.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £23,500.00 per year
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person