Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Arriva UK Head Office, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland
Contract Type: Fixed Term (3-6 months)
Hours: 21 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £14,545 per annum (Pro Rata)
About Arriva Group
Arriva is one of Europe's leading providers of passenger transport services, operating in 14 countries and employing over 44,000 people. With a focus on delivering high-quality services for our passengers, transport authorities, and clients, we aim to drive innovation and sustainability across the transport industry. Join us at a time of exciting growth and help shape the future of transport services across Europe.
Role Overview
We are looking for a motivated Administrative Assistant to support our in-house legal team, Transcare Law, on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This role provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a fast-paced legal environment, contributing to the efficient operation of our legal function. Please note, this role requires the successful candidate to be on-site throughout the week.
Key Responsibilities
1. Invoice Management: Process and track legal and administrative invoices in line with Arriva’s policies.
2. Debt Payment Administration: Support the administration of debt payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
3. Document Management: Assist with photocopying, filing, and preparing Court Bundles electronically.
4. Trial Preparation: Maintain trial lists and ensure all relevant documentation is up-to-date and organised.
5. Correspondence Handling: Draft and send nomination letters and other legal correspondence as required.
6. General Legal Support: Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Skills & Experience:
7. Strong organisational and analytical skills.
8. Precise with a keen eye for detail.
9. Experience or interest in the legal field is beneficial, but not essential.
10. Excellent communication and coordination abilities, both written and verbal.
11. Attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Desirable:
12. Legal support experience.
13. Knowledge of invoice processing and court procedures is a plus.