- GMFJ Reference
252773
- Wages
£25,000 p/a
- Hours
35.00 per week
- Date Posted
31/07/2024
- Start Date
09/09/2024
- Approx. Duration
16 Months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Business & Administration
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (ST0070)
- Employer
Farrer & Co
Description
Main Responsibilities:
- Organisational and general administration support (e.g. printing, photocopying, assisting with document witnessing when required, meeting arrangements, etc.).
- Having an awareness of Practice Assistants and fee earners' workloads and assisting them to plan ahead, monitor critical dates on matters and provide general support as required.
- Assisting in client relationship and business development (BD) by providing excellent client service, always presenting a positive image of the firm and developing an understanding of and using Client Relationship Management (CRM) system to effectively support fee earners’ BD efforts, including recording relevant meetings as required.
- Completing document production through accurately typed work in accordance with house style. Making use of the firm’s document management (DMS) and CRM system, proof reading and assisting in the production of e-bundles where required.
- Developing a high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and the firm’s broader legal IT systems including billing, CRM, DMS, and file management software. Ensuring files are kept in good order and in accordance with the department protocol for e-filing.
- Supporting the team with file opening and working with other team members to maintain regular file management, ensuring all files are closed and archived, as appropriate, and a risk assessment having been undertaken.
- Developing a good knowledge and application of the firm's procedures in billing (including bill narratives if required), client covering letters, anti-money laundering, credit control, time recording and debt management.
- Supporting others in the setup of conflict searches for review and seeking guidance where necessary.
Company Benefits
Core Benefits:
- Group Life Assurance (4X annual salary)
- Group Income Protection (75% of salary minus state funded benefits)
- EAP
- Personal Pension (Firm contribution 5%)
- PMI (funded by the firm and employee pays the marginal tax)
- 25 days holiday per holiday year
Flexible benefits:
- Critical illness
- Partner critical illness
- Flex holiday (buying 5 days, selling 2)
- Partner life assurance
- Dental insurance
- Cycle scheme
- Travel insurance
- Give as you earn
- Taste card
- Season Ticket Loan
Health, wellbeing & financial benefits:
- Starting work bonus
- Wellbeing screenings (available every 2 years)
- Firm doctor (weekly appointments funded by the firm)
- In house counselling (3 appointments available)
- Eye care vouchers
- Mortgage advice clinics (periodically throughout the year, funded by the firm)
- Discounted gym membership
- Discounts and vouchers platform access
- Farrer Day (in addition to the bank holidays, the firm has the discretion to shut for an additional day each year)
- Volunteering day
For more information about this vacancy please contact Damar Training on 0161 480 8171 (Ref ID: 252773)
Company website : https://www.farrer.co.uk/
- Has excellent timekeeping and prioritises work effectively.
- Communicates in a positive and constructive manner.
- Interacts in good faith and demonstrates effective listening.
- Recognises, respects and honours client confidentiality at all times.
A minimum of 5 x GCSEs with grades 4/C and above in Math and English
Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship standard
- Is flexible, reliable, co-operative and has a professional approach to work.
- Works as a positive, friendly, and helpful team player.
This will be discussed with you during the interview stage of the recruitment process.
Working week: Monday to Friday from 9:30am till 5:30pm.
Damar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our apprentices and expects our employer partners to share this commitment and to take appropriate steps to ensure that learning takes place in a safe, healthy and supportive environment.