Administrative Assistant in Property and Housing - Putney, United Kingdom - Russell Cooke

Russell Cooke

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Putney, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our Property and Housing Litigation team in Putney, providing assistance to the department with general administrative support.

An enthusiastic and energetic person wishing to improve their skills and experience.

Document production

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, specifically Microsoft Word (intermediate) and Microsoft Excel (intermediate).
To use Multi-Function Devices (MFD's) and/or copiers for the purpose of copying, scanning, printing and finishing.
To produce and assist in the production of routine reports internally and externally.
To assemble and/or check electronic or printed documents including accurate proof reading.
To support the Executive Assistants, Legal Assistants and/or Trainees with preparing Court bundles (paper or electronic) where necessary.
To have a good standard of written English and solid numeracy.

Record keeping

To ensure that files (both physical and electronic) are efficiently, accurately and regularly maintained.
A thorough knowledge of and timely adherence to the Firm's file maintenance procedures.
To be able to accurately and quickly enter electronic data.

Client relationships

Taking new enquiry calls from potential clients or referrers, including assessment (if required) of eligibility for Legal Aid.
Making meeting room bookings, and support to Executive Assistant(s) and Fee Earner(s).
Capable of adding and editing client and contact details in the Firm's Client Relationship Management system called SoS.
Efficient, friendly and knowledgeable approach in respect of all new work enquiries.
Assistance in preparing Fee Earners for client meetings ensuring relevant files and documents are available.

File opening and closing

Thorough knowledge of and timely adherence to the Firm's file opening and archiving procedures.
Support the Executive Assistant(s) (where appropriate) to ensure Fee Earner compliance with all relevant risk management requirements on file opening and closing, including records of conflict checking, antimoney laundering checks, client care letters/terms and conditions, file management checklists and large value retainers.

Financial support

Assisting with completion of basic documentation, such as cheque requests, electronic payment requests, receipts and transfers and expenses reclaims. Also creating bills for fee earners and being responsible for sending them out.
Assisting with Legal Help and Legal Aid billing.
Being able to enter time records manually on behalf of a fee earner (if required).

Internal administration

Thorough knowledge of all internal policies and procedures and supporting the Executive Assistant(s) and Fee Earner(s) through the efficient operation of all the Firm's administrative procedures and policies, including booking couriers/taxis, booking external/float temps and knowledge of outsourcing procedures for copying/printing.
Assisting in booking Fee Earners on conferences and courses.
Proactively assisting with maintaining MFD/departmental stationery supplies and local kitchen supplies.
Where necessary, to assist with maintaining a team's "library" of books and journals.

Professional Standards:

To work and behave in a professional manner, to a high ethical standard and to strict deadlines.
Comply with procedures set out in the Office Manual.
Carry out duties given by the Partners, Fee Earners and/or Executive Assistants faithfully and diligently and follow all reasonable instructions.
Treat all information about the Firm and its clients and their business as wholly confidential and demonstrate integrity and an honest approach in all endeavours.

Key Personal Characteristics

A riskconscious person able to understand particular tasks well and perform them to a high standard with excellent attention to detail.
An enthusiastic and energetic person wishing to improve their skills and experience.

Salary and benefits
We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits.

We have a diverse workforce and aim to attract high calibre applicants that reflect the demography of our geographical location and client base. Individuals will be employed solely on merit and the requirement of the position. No applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender Identity or religion. Reasonable adjustments will be made to eliminate or reduce disadvantage._