Administrator

We are recruiting a part-time Administrator in our Lancaster office. Our office is centrally based in Dalton Square, and we are seeking a friendly person to join our team. Experience is desirable but not essential, as there will be training offered. Greeting clients on arrival and directing them to the appropriate fee earner. Switchboard duties. Maintain central diaries and making appointments when required. File closing and archiving duties. Liaising with clients and others in person and by telephone in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm's standards for client care. Liaising with others by telephone. Preparation of correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing. Maintaining up-to-date time records as appropriate. Updating legal reference materials. Photocopying. Incoming/outgoing post. Ensuring the reception area and immediate exterior of office is maintained in a tidy condition. Document scanning. Confidential waste disposal. File management is in accordance with Quality Procedures Manual, SRA Code, LAA Contract and Lexcel requirements. Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and clients' documentation and information. Daily filing including file opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files. Recording financial transactions on the computer system. Bookkeeping and accounts maintenance in accordance with the SRA Accounts Rules, Quality Procedures Manual, and Lexcel requirements. Contributing to maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. Contributing to maintaining and improving office procedures. Ensuring compliance with Equality and Diversity Policy. Any other duties which from time to time are required by the firm. Strong interpersonal skills. Organisational skills. Word processing and audio typing. Literate and numerate. Confidentiality requirements. The firm's word processor software. Previous work experience. Experience of working in a legal practice. TPBN1_UKTJ