At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to the Legal Team and help tackle housing issues.
- Company: Join Shelter, a passionate organisation fighting for housing rights.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and great family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to social justice and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your legal admin skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal administration and strong typing skills required.
The predicted salary is between 29624 - 29624 £ per year.
We are looking for someone with administration or secretarial experience gained in a legal environment to be the new Legal Administrator for our National Legal Administration Team. You could soon be playing a vital role helping people who are affected by the housing emergency.
About The Role
You will provide full administrative support to the Legal Team, including:
- Taking telephone calls
- Secretarial duties
- Data entry
- Note taking
- Sorting the post
- Managing diaries
You will also be responsible for supporting the wider team when required to ensure the effective running of the service. You will need to liaise with clients and third parties, including making appointments and obtaining information. Producing reports, providing an accurate audio typing service, processing legal funding and other documents, managing files, preparing documents for court and entering information onto a case management system are other aspects of this interesting and varied role.
About You
You have secretarial experience gained in a legal practice and audio/copy typing skills with a minimum of 70 wpm, along with advanced knowledge of IT tools including case management systems and MS Office systems. You have great written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working as part of a busy team.
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Pension
- Interest free travel loans
- Tenancy deposit loan
- Payroll giving
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
About The Team
Shelter Legal provide legal expertise and representation across our Services and is made of four teams - Community Legal, Strategic Litigation, National Legal and Legal Support. The National Legal Team works closely with our national Telephone and Online Advice Service (TOAS) to identify trends in the issues our clients are presenting with and provide targeted legal work to address them.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Legal Administrator in Birmingham employer: SHELTER HOUSING AID AND RESEARCH PROJECT (LEICESTER)
Shelter Beverley is an exceptional employer that prioritises community engagement and personal development. With a strong focus on empowering staff and volunteers, you will find a supportive work culture that values your contributions while providing opportunities for growth in the charitable sector. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need, all within a welcoming and dynamic shop environment.
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SHELTER HOUSING AID AND RESEARCH PROJECT (LEICESTER) Recruitment Team
