Administrative Assistant – Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury

We are an award-winning multidisciplinary law firm with an exceptional track record offering a wide range of specialist legal services to our clients, from medium-sized businesses and NGOs to public figures and private individuals. Ranked as a top-tier firm by the legal directories, some of the most brilliant lawyers in the country work at Bindmans.

We are seeking to recruit a part-time Administrative Assistant within our Clinical Negligence & Personal Injury department. We would welcome applications from students wishing to work 2 or 3 days per week.

This role is particularly suited to students who are at the start of their careers and who have an interest in the law. This is a part-time role and you will be required to work a minimum of 2 days per week.

Overview of key responsibilities

The role consists of providing administrative support to fee earners within the department and working closely with the department’s Personal Assistant and one other Administrative Assistant.

skills/knowledge requirements

Essential:

File and diary management
Electronic and paper filing
Printing, sorting and filing emails
Printing, collating and ordering documentation from outsourced workers
Assisting with the preparation of bundles of documents for Court, Counsel and/or experts
Assisting the paralegals and trainees with new client enquiries
Becoming familiar with, and observing the internal requirements of the firm as to file opening and file closing procedures, both electronically and manually
Assisting with the department’s archiving as directed by the department’s personal assistant
Becoming familiar with the firm’s accounting procedures, and the maintenance of all necessary records and any other administrative requirement

Skills and Experience:

Good qualifications
Administrative/office experience would be advantageous
Legal experience and knowledge of legal aid procedures is not essential but are an advantage
You will need to be enthusiastic, have good communication, with strong organisational and administrative skills
You should have a flexible and professional attitude, and an ability to work quickly under pressure as well as being able to work as part of a team

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

Bindmans LLP is an equal opportunities employer, committed to increasing diversity in our firm and our wider profession. Applications from candidates who are BME, have a disability or who are from a less privileged background are particularly encouraged.

How to apply

Please view the role’s job description and person specification in the downloadable files.

If you are interested in applying please complete the recruitment pack. Completed recruitment packs should be emailed to recruitment@bindmans.com, quoting the vacancy reference number.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.
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