Rowberry Morris is a very well-established firm of solicitors providing a friendly, approachable service tailored to our clients' unique needs, whether it's a personal matter, a family issue or a business challenge.
From our offices in Reading, Staines and Tadley we believe in building long-lasting relationships and showing loyalty to clients. This is a great opportunity to join our busy and thriving practice.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· General administrative and secretarial support for fee earners in the litigation department
· Taking new client enquiries, and dealing with clients in person, by telephone and in writing
· Management of appointments and accurately recording client calls.
· Opening new files, assisting in the management of case files and archiving.
· Undertaking Conflict, ID, and Anti Money Laundering checks.
· Monthly billing; monitoring payments of department bills and disbursements.
· Liaising with team to manage enquiries and workflow to ensure comprehensive service to clients.
· Scanning documents and organising into bundles.
· Liaising with barristers and their clerks, experts, Courts and Tribunals
Essential experience, knowledge and skills
· Good office experience, ideally in a professional services environment
· Experience in Litigation an advantage
· Good MS Office knowledge and experience
· Accurate audio typing
· Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
· Work effectively under pressure and remain calm and professional
· Good organisation and time management skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Ability and desire to deliver exceptional Customer Service
· Enthusiasm and a positive "can do" attitude
· Professional and courteous
Preferred
· Knowledge of LEAP, SOS, Office 365 and Excel, Adobe pro or similar.
· Lexcel and ISO 9001 standards.
What we offer
· Competitive salary commensurate with experience
· Employer contribution pension scheme
· Death in service benefit
· 28 days annual leave (full time) including bank holidays
· Birthday annual leave
· Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
· Supportive and collaborative work environment
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
Application question(s):
* Do you have good audio typing and typing skills?
* Do you live within a 30 minute commute of Reading town centre?
Experience:
* office : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person