Our Real Estate team provides a complete range of legal and advisory services on all aspects of commercial property to an excellent and diverse client base. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative and high performing, busy team. Our focus is on delivering a first class client service. Our clients range from major retailers, leisure operators, regional developers, local authorities and universities. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, and our procedures are followed and deadlines met.
We are currently recruiting for an Administration Assistant to join our team in Newcastle.
As an Administration Assistant you will work as part of a team, assisting with all aspects of administration in accordance with the instructions from Fee Earners in the team.
Your main duties and responsibilities will be;
General file maintenance
Opening new client files
Closing files and Archiving
Carry out general administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, key dating
Reports and Billing
Gathering and collating management information
Document and correspondence management
Diary Management for Fee Earners
Management of expenses system
Processing office and client account payment requests
Carrying out any other tasks that fall within the aspects of the role or the wider teams
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role. As an Administration Assistant you will also ensure you comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures, and consistently work in accordance with our values.