Broadfield UK is a law firm that serves mid-market clients, with deep expertise in multiple practice areas and a strong commitment to client service. As trusted advisors in navigating complexities of law, the Broadfield team is comprised of entrepreneurial experts and leaders who provide legal strategies and solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client with offices currently in London, Cambridge, Reading and Southampton,
The team
Our Private Wealth team provide advice on UK and international tax and estate planning, trusts and trust administration, landed estates and immigration. They also work closely with colleagues in other departments to provide assistance to individuals with matters related to residential property, employment, business affairs and family law.
The opportunity
The Legal Adminstrator will be responsible for:
- General administrative tasks such as paper filing, electronic filing (profiling), scanning and archiving, amending documents, photocopying
- Scanning and profiling incoming & outgoing post
- Actioning London PW printing jobs
- Archiving original documents
- Receipting incoming payments
- Binding of legal documents
- Completing and updating the Wills register
- Creating and binding Will packs
- Scheduling of legal documents
- Answering phones and taking messages/fielding calls wherever appropriate
- Dealing with document returns from typing outsource provider, collation of enclosures and despatch
- Use all available business support functions to get the job done
- Arranging payments, including speaking to clients to confirm bank details
- Using available technology for client/matter reporting purposes (eg Elite, Excel)
- Carrying out any tasks requested of them by PAs in the support team and the department as a whole.
- Be an integral part of the department and undertaking any other reasonable duties as requested.
Who we are looking for Qualifications
- GCSE in English and Maths - Grade C or above - or equivalent
Skills
- Reliable and adaptable team player with the ability to work well under pressure
- Self-motivated and proactive with a 'can do' attitude
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to prioritise and organise
- Professional and confident telephone manner
- Good communication and interpersonal skills - comfortable dealing with staff at all levels
Job Specification
- 9.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday - 35 hours per week
- Entirely office based
- Reasonable additional hours may be required from time to time