Job Description

Overview:

Are you a highly organised and detail-focused administrator looking to grow your career in a professional services environment? We're looking for an Administrator to join our busy Corporate Legal Team in a leading law firm based in Leeds City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a high-performing team with a wide range of administrative tasks, from processing expenses and client bills to managing documents and data using Microsoft Word and Excel.


You'll be joining a supportive team that includes two experienced PAs who will provide guidance and development as you settle into the role. While legal or secretarial experience isn't required, you should bring strong communication skills, a process-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. If you enjoy working with data, have a keen eye for detail, and are confident using Microsoft Office, we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

As the

Administrator

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you will:

Typing and general word processing, including copy typing and occasional audio typing, the preparation and production of documents, correspondence, bills/invoices, forms and checklists in keeping with Walker Morris housestyle. Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch. Using different software packages and databases. Handling telephone and email enquiries including making and receiving calls and responding to emails on behalf of fee earners, either as directed or on own initiative. File management, including the opening, closing, archiving and retrieval of files in accordance with the appropriate Walker Morris procedures. To carry out regular filing of either hard copy or soft copy client matter related correspondence including emails. Take a proactive approach to billing/invoicing to maintain financial accuracy and compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Supporting with booking meetings including adequate preparation for meetings, managing room and refreshment bookings and ensuring appropriate notifications are sent out to the relevant people. To support with travel arrangements and bookings, accommodation and organisation of diaries. Deal with administrative requirements for all members of the team and provide secretarial and administrative support to other departments within the business when required to do so.

We are looking for:

Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, to manage documents, spreadsheets, and email communications effectively. Candidates should be able to navigate these tools confidently to complete administrative tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Proven ability to manage workload effectively, prioritise tasks, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Demonstratable experience communicating clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues and clients. Evidence of working collaboratively within a team and adapting to changing priorities or tasks as needed. A proactive and enthusiastic approach to work, with a track record of taking initiative and maintaining high levels of engagement and reliability. Demonstratable ability to follow structured processes accurately, with strong attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information. Evidence of a solutions-focused approach to resolving queries or improving administrative workflows.

Some of our benefits include:

25,000 - 27,000 per annum, depending on experience. Earn up to 10% of your salary with our annual bonus scheme. Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year increasing to 31 days with length of service, with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year. Auto enrolled into the workplace pension scheme, and we'll contribute a minimum of 6% of your salary. 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service. Hybrid and flexible working for most roles with a minimum of 40% of your time spent in the office.

Find out more about working at Walker Morris

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Company Values

Our shared values represent our culture and the things that are important to us. They define who we are as a Firm, as an employer and what we expect of our people. They provide direction and purpose by influencing the decisions that we make and the actions that we take. It's really important that all candidates and employees demonstrate these values in their day-to-day activities:

Embrace the fact everyone is different and unique. You can be serious without wearing a suit. Never lose sight of the bigger picture. Two heads are better than one. Take the bull by the horns. We win & lose together.


Walker Morris is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity. Click here to find out more about our diversity and inclusion work.


If you need any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to ask. We are a Disability Confident employer


Type of Working: Hybrid