Administrator

Job Title: AdministratorLocation: HammersmithSalary: £27,007.50 per annumWe are seeking a permanent, full-time Administrator for our busy Hammersmith office to join our expanding team.This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and professional administrator who is looking to develop their career within a busy legal environment and gain valuable experience supporting fee earners and the wider team.About GT StewartGT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates is a Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners recognised law firm with exceptional offices across London, the South East and the Midlands. We are committed to providing exceptional legal services while delivering outstanding client care.The RoleAs an Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the Hammersmith office and its Fee Earners, helping to ensure that matters are opened, maintained and progressed efficiently.You will work closely with colleagues across the office and will be responsible for a range of administrative and legal support tasks, including file opening, telephone calls, matter input, case management system entries and Legal Aid administration.This is a varied role within a busy legal environment and would suit someone who is highly organised, has excellent attention to detail and is confident dealing with clients and colleagues.Key ResponsibilitiesOpening new files accurately and efficiently in accordance with firm proceduresMaking and receiving telephone calls from clients, courts, professionals and other relevant partiesInputting and maintaining accurate information on the firm's case management systemsCompleting CMS entries and ensuring matter information is kept up to dateAssisting with Legal Aid applications and associated administrationSupporting Fee Earners with the day-to-day administration of their caseloadsPreparing and maintaining correspondence and documentation as requiredEnsuring files and electronic records are maintained accurately and in accordance with firm proceduresLiaising with clients and third parties in a professional and helpful mannerAssisting with the efficient progression of matters and ensuring administrative deadlines are metMaintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR, SRA requirements and firm policiesWorking collaboratively with colleagues across the firm to provide an efficient and high-quality serviceUndertaking any other reasonable administrative duties appropriate to the rolePerson SpecificationEssentialPrevious experience in an administrative or office-based roleExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProfessional, approachable and confident mannerStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailGood IT skills and confidence using Microsoft OfficeAbility to priorities workload and remain calm in a busy environemntA positive, flexible and reliable approach to workAbility to work accurately and efficiently when dealing with a high volume of informationDesirablePrevious experience working within a legal or professional services environemntExperience working with a legal case management systemExperience of Legal Aid administrationKnowledge or experience of P4WExperience of file opening and client onboarding processesWorking With UsAt GT Stewart, we value our people and are committed to supporting their development and wellbeing, we offer:Pension scheme with employer contributionOptional Benenden HealthcareOngoing training and development opportunitiesModern IT systems and a supportive working environemnt23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of serviceBirthday leave in addition to annual leaveBi-annual staff events and additional employee benefitsSupport from colleagues across our multi-office teamWe have a dedicated in-bound telephony team to take calls and messages for our Fee Earners, alongside administrative and support systems designed to help our teams work efficiently.We are a multi-office, multi-service Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners firm recognised for excellence in a variety of legal fields.How to ApplyPlease send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to our dedicated HR team via email at: recruitment@gtstewart.co.uk