Admin Assistant – Dispute Resolution Team

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our Dispute Resolution team as a full-time Admin Assistant.

As a successful candidate working as part of our close-knit, friendly team, you’ll work closely with the whole team, providing an essential and professional support service.

Actons are focused on providing an exceptional experience to colleagues and clients, and you’ll have a key role to play in helping deliver that.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be supporting the two Directors (Nicola Parr & Gordon Monaghan ) in the Dispute Resolution with administrative tasks.

• General file administration (both paper and electronic files) using our case management system
• Copying /scanning documents/creating electronic bundles for use in Court/E-filing
• Opening and closing files and archiving
• Preparing instructions to our accounts team
• Undertaking online searches e.g. Companies House, the Land Registry etc.
• Taking initial enquiries from clients for colleagues within the team
• Receiving and implementing instructions given by digital dictation

Skills, Experience and Competencies you will have:

• A good working knowledge of IT applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Professional, enthusiastic team player.
• A proactive, supportive and reliable team member.
• Quick and accurate typing
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral and aural
• The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload
• The following would be desirable, but not essential:
  • Previous experience using legal case management software
  • Previous experience of working in a law firm
  • GCSE English & Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

You’ll work full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week (9am – 5pm).

Due to the nature of this role, it will be based in the office full-time.

Please note: This position is not currently considered Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) for the purposes of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).

You need to have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom (please note that we will not be able to sponsor or support any visa applications).

If you have any other queries regarding this role, please email Matt Coleman , Director & Chief Operations Officer at matt.coleman@actons.co.uk.

#J-18808-Ljbffr