About the Firm
Birketts is a full‑service, UK Top 50 law firm. With 160‑year heritage and more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks, we advise businesses, government and public‑sector organisations, and individuals across Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client.
We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon‑scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face.
Purpose of Job
You will work as part of an administration team to provide professional, proactive, high‑level administrative support to an allocated group of fee earners and to the wider fee‑earning team. You will support the wider Real Estate department, including our Commercial, Residential Development and Agricultural teams.
Accountabilities
* Produce and amend documents with speed and accuracy
* Assist in maintaining compliant and accurate file management and office systems
* Format, paginate, number and present documents in Birketts LLP house style
* Process all forms, including new client form, new matter form, money‑laundering form, training course booking forms, etc.
* Ensure that all electronic filing and paper‑based filing is up to date and maintained at regular intervals
* Respond to internal and external telephone enquiries
* Manage diaries in Outlook and make all necessary travel arrangements
* Use the HMRC and HMLR portals for submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and HM Land Registry applications
* Able to communicate with a wide variety of different people, from first‑time buyers to multi‑million‑pound investors, buying and selling agents and mortgage brokers
The candidate
* Strong administration experience
* Positive, enthusiastic and professional approach
* Strong attention to detail and high‑level organisational skills
* Excellent spelling and punctuation
* Self‑motivated, ability to use initiative and provide pro‑active support to fee‑earners
* Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
* Prior experience working in a legal environment is preferred
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Equal opportunities
At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
* Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
* Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
* Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% employee)
* Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
* Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
* Life Assurance – 4 × salary / Permanent Health Insurance
* Paid CSR Day
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
* Subsidised gym membership
* Electric car scheme
* Agile/Hybrid Working Policy
* Dress for your Day Policy
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
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