Administrative Assistant
- Recruiter
- Eversheds
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Posted
- 27 Nov 2014
- Closes
- 23 Dec 2014
- Ref
- 1422598
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice
- Contract
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial
- Experience Level
- Junior Level, Trainee
About Eversheds
Our company commercial group handles major projects for some of the largest clients in the world. We enable our lawyers to stretch their skills and gain experience few other law firms can offer. Our group includes a wide variety of experts, from dealmakers and banking experts through to contract drafters and IP specialists. With the resources of an international firm and an award winning, innovative approach, all of our people are able to offer carefully managed, progressive business solutions that modern day organisations require.
Our corporate team is one of the most successful in Europe. As well as acting on the most complex, strategic projects for our clients (including many over £100m), we also advise on a large volume of smaller transactions. Thanks to our resources, we are able to adopt a much more multidisciplinary approach to the way that we do business that delivers efficiency and results. Our lawyers are also supported by experienced, sector-focused experts to provide an unrivalled and seamless international offering.
The role is to provide secretarial and administrative support for Partners and other Legal Advisers in the team, with a split of approximately 40% typing and 60% administration. The Legal Secretary role is crucial to the smooth running of the team. Having good secretarial support improves Legal Advisor turnaround time and improves the service delivered to clients. In an increasingly competitive market we need to be able to deliver excellent service everytime. Candidates should be team players with strong interpersonal skills, able to cope with change and work under pressure. The role will involve some client contact and additional support may be required on project completions.
Key responsibilities:
This role will include a variety of responsibilities such as:
· File opening and closing
· Archiving
· Filing
· Photocopying
· Scanning
· Pro-forma printing
· Client reports
· Cheque requests
· Travel and accommodation bookings
· Stationary ordering
· Post circulation and queries
Skills and experience:
Previous office administration experience would be preferable but not essential.
· Good IT skills
· Effective communicator
· Commitment to deliver
Key competencies:
You will need to be organised, methodical and show attention to detail. You will be able to work on your own initiative and be a strong communicator. Awareness of quality, risk and task management is also key.
In addition to the above, Eversheds also require awareness and full participation in the Firm’s commitment to equality and diversity, the environment and health and safety.
Eversheds endeavours to recruit and fill vacancies directly. However, when we do need to engage with agencies, Eversheds operates within a preferred supplier list.
Salary range:
Competitive