Administration Assistant

We are looking to recruit an Administration Assistant to support the Paralegals and Solicitors in our Real Estate Litigation Team.
Main responsibilities

The role will include, but is not limited to: -

• Keeping filing up to date daily


• Sending out invoices


• Team inbox management


• Uploading claims


• Processing payments received.


• Scanning in files at end of claims


• Preparing new files and closing old files


• Taking messages for team


• Preparing costs schedules
  
  Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.


• IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the internet.


• Good written and numeracy skills.


• Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance.


• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths and English


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


• Excellent client care skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• Ability to effectively time manage, prioritising as necessary.
  
  Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.


We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package
The team

Our Real Estate group is one of the largest real estate teams in the UK, advising an impressive range of clients including commercial and residential developers, investors, major corporate occupiers and banks/funders. Offering exceptional market knowledge, the team holds an outstanding reputation with clients and the market generally. "Clients are full of admiration for this team, noting it combines outstanding technical expertise with a "very" responsive service" (Chambers)., Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.