Job Description

Rowberry Morris is a very well-established firm of solicitors providing a friendly, approachable service tailored to our clients' unique needs, whether it's a personal matter, a family issue or a business challenge.

From our offices in Reading, Staines and Tadley we believe in building long-lasting relationships and showing loyalty to clients. This is a great opportunity to join our busy and thriving practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General administrative and secretarial support for fee earners in the litigation department

Taking new client enquiries, and dealing with clients in person, by telephone and in writing

Management of appointments and accurately recording client calls.

Opening new files, assisting in the management of case files and archiving.

Undertaking Conflict, ID, and Anti Money Laundering checks.

Monthly billing; monitoring payments of department bills and disbursements.

Liaising with team to manage enquiries and workflow to ensure comprehensive service to clients.

Scanning documents and organising into bundles.

Liaising with barristers and their clerks, experts, Courts and Tribunals

Essential experience, knowledge and skills

Good office experience, ideally in a professional services environment

Experience in Litigation an advantage

Good MS Office knowledge and experience

Accurate audio typing

Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Work effectively under pressure and remain calm and professional

Good organisation and time management skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability and desire to deliver exceptional Customer Service

Enthusiasm and a positive "can do" attitude

Professional and courteous

Preferred

Knowledge of LEAP, SOS, Office 365 and Excel, Adobe pro or similar.

Lexcel and ISO 9001 standards.

What we offer

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Employer contribution pension scheme

Death in service benefit

28 days annual leave (full time) including bank holidays

Birthday annual leave

Opportunities for professional development and continuing education

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Life insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have good audio typing and typing skills? Do you live within a 30 minute commute of Reading town centre?
Experience:

office : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person