At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a dynamic legal team with essential administrative tasks and client-focused activities.
- Company: Join DAC Beachcroft, a leading international legal business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while building a career in law.
- Other info: Inclusive employer committed to accessibility and professional growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by delivering high-quality support to clients and colleagues.
- Qualifications: Previous office experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Department: Health Care and Public Law - Leeds and Manchester
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds
Description
DAC Beachcroft is a leading international legal business, advising organisations across a range of sectors on complex and high-profile matters. Our Health, Care & Public Law team plays a vital role in supporting clients across the public and healthcare sectors, helping them navigate legal challenges with confidence and expertise.
We're looking for an organised and proactive Administrative Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment, takes pride in delivering high-quality support and wants to build a career within a respected legal business.
Working closely with Legal Secretaries, lawyers and the Secretarial Team Leader, you'll provide essential administrative and file management support, helping the team deliver an exceptional service to clients and colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
As an Administrative Assistant, you'll support a variety of administrative, operational and client-focused activities, including:
- Maintaining electronic and paper files, ensuring documents are accurately filed and organised.
- Supporting file opening, closing and archiving processes in line with firm procedures.
- Managing incoming post, scanning and distributing documents to relevant stakeholders.
- Uploading, editing and managing PDF documents and electronic files.
- Sending large electronic document packs securely via OneDrive.
- Supporting the preparation, collation and indexing of legal documentation.
- Assisting with the production of both electronic and hard copy court bundles.
- Supporting lawyers and secretarial colleagues with a range of administrative requests.
- Assisting with the organisation of meetings, events, seminars and conferences.
- Booking travel, taxis, meeting rooms and couriers.
- Handling basic client correspondence and responding to meeting requests where appropriate.
- Answering calls and supporting team communications to ensure work is delivered promptly and efficiently.
- Providing support with billing and finance administration activities.
- Assisting with expense submissions on behalf of fee earners.
- Responding to matter-related finance queries as required.
- Managing priorities effectively and meeting agreed deadlines.
- Maintaining accurate client and matter data.
- Ensuring compliance with firm processes, data security requirements and regulatory obligations.
- Delivering a responsive, professional and client-focused service at all times.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Previous office-based administration experience.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with document management systems or case management systems.
- Working knowledge of PDF editing software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new skills.
- A strong customer service focus and commitment to delivering high-quality support.
Additional Information
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage (including the application, assessment or interview process), please contact in confidence with the vacancy reference in the subject line, and we'll be happy to help.
Administrative Assistant HCPL in Leeds employer: DAC Beachcroft LLP
DAC Beachcroft LLP is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture in the heart of Greater London. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills through various training opportunities while enjoying a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork. The firm also offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on diverse events, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about event management.
