Administration Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Shoosmiths

Shoosmiths

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team.

An innovative practice and the first top 50 law firm to achieve "Platinum Standard" Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The teamOur Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. "Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a "very" responsive service" (Chambers).

Main responsibilities

Keeping filing up to date on a daily basis
Sending out invoices
Team inbox management
Uploading claims
Processing payments received
Scanning in files at end of claims
Preparing new files and closing old files
Taking messages for team
Preparing costs schedules
Skills and qualificationsYou will need the following skills and experience:
IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet
Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient
Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance
Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative
Friendly and helpful approach
Equal opportunitiesOur approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.

This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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