Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Administrator to support our client, a leading Law Firm at their Milton Keynes Office. The role will be supporting the Prison Law teams with their administrative duties. This is a part-time permanent post with the view of increasing hours in the future. We are looking for someone to work 3 days per week, or 21 hours equivalent, with all day on a Friday.

This role will be based in our Milton Keynes office.

Roles and Responsibilities

Answer incoming telephone calls in a timely manner. Photocopy or scan all documentation as required. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post. As the role progresses, there may be the opportunity to take on further admin responsibilities such as: Open new files on the internal case management system. Book appointments, legal visits, prison visits and video link conferences as requested by fee-earners. Direct all incoming enquiries (including e-mails and e-faxes) to the correct fee-earner and/or department. Update the centralised diary system.

Person Specification

Confident and clear communication skills, both verbal and written. A strong telephone manner and excellent interpersonal skills. Previous experience of using Microsoft Office packages. Ability to learn and efficiently use practice and case management software. Experience of using digital dictation equipment. Excellent organizational and administrative skills with a proactive approach. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads. Adaptable and able to work under pressure. A good team player with the ability to also work well without supervision.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 23,500.00 per year

Expected hours: 21 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Private medical insurance Referral programme
Work Location: In person