Role Profile Level 1A |
Not applicable |
Permanent |
Full-time
(Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm)
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Litigation, Transaction and Advisory |
EPI Birmingham |
Birmingham |
Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2019 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK, we are immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people. |
Our market leading Employment, Pensions and Immigration team advises employers across the UK on all aspects of employment, pensions and immigration law. Our clients are some of the UK's largest and best known employers. We believe that the quality of our clients and strength of our relationships with our clients speaks volumes about the quality of the service we provide. |
- Assist case handlers and other team members
- Create new Clients and matters ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures
- Close/archive files ensuring all MI is captured
- Preparation of invoices and dispatching to Clients when applicable
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders (Client, Team, Finance etc.) regarding aged debt
- Process write offs, client balances and disbursements in 3E
- Prepare and copy/scan various documents such as letters, enclosures, bundles etc
- Process expenses on Fraedom
- Arranging travel and hotel accommodation and collecting train tickets where appropriate
- Assist in the updating of the HR Rely Website and creation/maintenance of user logins
- Assist with administration/organisation of Seminars and Training Courses
- Perform general file management duties including filing
- Prepare and send out various internal and external documents
- Assist with the inputting of information on various systems/spreadsheets
- Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
- Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures
- Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values
- Perform other administrative duties as are appropriate
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of the role. |
- Have at least 1 year’s experience in a busy legal/office environment (preferably in similar role)
- Must be a team player
- Show initiative and be self motivated when required to work on own
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks is essential and work to deadlines and targets.
- Good housekeeping skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A “hands on” approach to work
- Knowledge of computers and office equipment
- Good communication skills
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Please note:
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Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
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The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team.
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