Administration Assistant

Weightmans

  • Manchester
  • £22,932 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
PLEASE NOTE: This role is not on the list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker routeOur Casualty team provides a full, expert service in defending public and employers' liability claims, particularly workplace, public sector and claims against the emergency services. Weightmans' team is second-to-none in providing defendant litigation services in these specialist areas. We operate on a national basis with dedicated workplace, public and police teams.As an Administration Assistant you will work as part of a team, assisting with all aspects of administration as per instructions from Fee Earners the team.Main duties and responsibilities
  • Open new case files/matters ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures
  • Prepare and copy various documents such as letters, enclosures, bundles etc
  • Deal with incoming post via our Flowmatrix system to including key dating
  • Perform general photocopying and scanning duties
  • Perform general file management duties (electronically and physically)
  • Prepare and send out various internal and external documents via secure systems i.e. email, sharefile or by hardcopy
  • Assist with the inputting of information on various systems (data/MI inputting)
  • Close and archive files
  • Perform other administrative duties as appropriate
  • Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
  • Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role.#INDLOWAbout YouIdeally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We are also looking for you to have:Experience in a busy legal/office environment is desirableA keen interest and willingness to learn all aspects of the relevant practice areaCandidate must be a team playerAre able to show initiative and be self-motivated when required to work on ownStrong organisational and communication skillsYou must have the ability to prioritise tasks and your workloadHave good housekeeping skillsA “hands on” approach to workKnowledge of computers and office equipmentYou will be working with spreadsheets, Collecting data and producing MI reportsA ' will try anything' approach'If you meet our criteria and think this is a job you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.Why work for usCome and join our organisation and team. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 18th consecutive year at Britain's Top Employers awards 2025, and ranking 5th in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Embark on this journey with Weightmans towards becoming one of the Top 30 UK Law firms.Why work for us? Take a look:This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information.Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans

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