Legal Administrator in Cambridge – Ideal for a Recent Graduate – 12 Month Contract

Amazing opportunity to join the Cambridge office of this top international law firm. You’ll be providing admin support to the lawyers within their class-leading Private Client Department team. Ideally they’d like to find a bright graduate with some work experience within a law firm or corporate environment.

The main duties include, but are not limited to:

Supporting the London and Cambridge Pri8vate Client team with:

Managing the billing process in conjunction with the Accounts team and in particular support with the production of billing guides, the distribution of invoices to clients and the filing of all bill related documentation.

The matter opening processes.

Archiving, in particular the proper scheduling of deeds and documents.

Filing, scanning, printing and photocopying.

Technical application such as Docusign, PDFDocs, Bundle Docs, High Q and other apps;

The smooth running of the client/matter lifecycle, following documented procedures, ensuring all required information/documentation is obtained, issued and correctly stored on the Firm’s systems.

Assisting LOPS team in:

Logging referrals and contacts to

Interaction and updating the systems.

The filing of fee earners expense claims

The production of engrossments and the binding of legal documents both hard and soft copy

To maintain confidentiality in respect of those matters which are commercially sensitive or secret and only share them with colleagues and others on a need-to-know basis who are themselves bound by an obligation of confidentiality.

To work with other legal operations colleagues in the Division with a view to providing holiday, illness, and other necessary cover to agreed standards.

Providing ad-hoc support to the fee earners on other matter management-related tasks as and when required

Monitor Deeds & Wills inbox and respond to enquiries (internal/external)

Schedule original documents for storage or dispatch

Maintain various spreadsheets and systems with the location of original documents

Skills/Experience Needed:

Strong academic background

A strong team player, willing to help with other tasks as needed in order to meet the needs of the business.

Organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail.

Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of people.

Able to communicate effectively, with warmth and professionalism, to clients and colleagues both orally and in writing.

High levels of discretion, with the ability to deal effectively with sensitive or confidential information.

Genuine interest in the legal field is desirable.