Job Description

About the Firm

Wall James Chappell is a modern specialist firm of solicitors offering a wealth of specialist expert knowledge to both corporate and individual clients not just locally but across the UK. The firm places importance on providing technically excellent advice with a practical and sensitive approach, working in partnership with its clients. Clients receive friendly and effective advice from a solicitor whom they can trust

About the Role

We are looking for an energetic Administrative Assistant to join our friendly, office-based legal team (c. 45 staff) in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial Property, you will be tasked with a varied range of adminstrative jobs to ensure the smooth running of a busy department.

Responsibilities

Specific Duties:

Providing administrative support to Fee Earners Ensuring incoming post, emails and faxes for the department are filed correctly Printing, copying, scanning and filing of documents Utilising the Firm's Case Management System to best effect Organising and maintaining files and records (both physical and electronic) Taking messages and making appointments using computer diary system Updating Fee Earner timesheets Closing files Preparing and sending files to archive/safe custody Retrieving documents and files from archive/safe custody Any other duties commensurate to your role that are reasonably asked of you by the Partners
General Duties

Complying with the Firm's various policies and procedures, as set out in the office manual Ensuring the confidentiality and security of all practice and client documentation and information Ensuring that outstanding client care is given at all times

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

A good standard of English, both verbal and written Legal right to live and work in the UK A good standard of computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
Desirable

Demonstrable experience of working in a legal administrative role for at least 2 years Experience using Credas, DocuSign and Partner for Windows software

Person Specification

Super organised Friendly and helpful Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list Detail orientated and accurate Trustworthy, discreet and reliable Able to work in a team Calm under pressure

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown

Free on-site parking

Regular social events

Schedule

Monday to Friday 9am - 5.15pm.

Due to the nature of the work, this role will be office based

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have experience in a commercial property law firm?
Experience:

legal administration: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person