Job Description

Do you want to join an award-winning law firm and take the next step in your career?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Dispute Resolution team as a full-time Admin Assistant.

s a successful candidate working as part of our close-knit, friendly team, you'll work closely with the whole team, providing an essential and professional support service.

Actons are focused on providing an exceptional experience to colleagues and clients, and you'll have a key role to play in helping deliver that.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be supporting the two Directors (Nicola Parr & Gordon Monaghan) in the Dispute Resolution with administrative tasks.

So, if you're ambitious, work hard and want to make a difference, Actons is definitely the place for you.

Key Aspects of the Role:

General file administration (both paper and electronic files) using our case management system Copying /scanning documents/creating electronic bundles for use in Court/E-filing Opening and closing files and archiving Preparing invoices Preparing instructions to our accounts team Undertaking online searches e.g. Companies House, the Land Registry etc. Taking initial enquiries from clients for colleagues within the team Receiving and implementing instructions given by digital dictation

Skills, Experience and Competencies you will have:

A good working knowledge of IT applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Professional, enthusiastic team player. A proactive, supportive and reliable team member. Quick and accurate typing Excellent communication skills - written, oral and aural The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload The following would be desirable, but not essential: Previous experience using legal case management software Previous experience of working in a law firm GCSE English & Maths Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Further Information

You'll work full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm. Due to the nature of this role, it will be based in the office full-time.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. For dull details of our benefits package, visit the Careers section of our website.

Please note:

This position is not currently considered Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for the purposes of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

You need to have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (please note that we will not be able to sponsor or support any visa applications).

If you have any other queries regarding this role please email Matt Coleman, Director & Chief Operations Officer.

Equal Opportunities

Actons is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. (Protected Characteristics)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,400.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Sick pay
Work Location: In person