Administrative Assistant

DWF LLP is seeking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join our Insurance practice group in our Leeds office.

Our Insurance practice group acts for some of the UK’s largest insurers and claims organisations and is consistently ranked in the top tier by the Legal 500.

Main function of job: Supporting the operational and administrative functioning of a Practice Group / Practice Area whilst learning and developing the key skillsand experience required for a paralegal and/or secretarial support.

Main Duties:

• Opening of new clients on databases.
• Opening cases on relevant systems.
• Assisting in the provision / maintenance of management information.
• Routine filing.
• To maintain the library and information sheets
• File closures
• Dealing with outgoing post.
• General administrative tasks including, photocopying and ensuring correct changes are applied, general maintenance as and when required.

Skills:

• Basic to intermediate IT and keyboard skills with knowledge of Word, Excel and database programmes.
• Excellent administration / organisational skills.
• A good team spirit with proven team working skills

• Excellent communication skills.

• Typing qualifications an advantage but not essential.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at DWF

Nurturing talent is very important to us. We are committed to equal opportunities in all areas of work and business. We want people to achieve their best, which will positively impact on our clients and communities in which we live and work. At DWF we empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

Disability Support

We will make reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best. Please contact the DWF Recruitment team and tell us what adjustments you need either to submit an application for a vacancy, or if you require any reasonable adjustment should you be invited to interview. We are committed to an ongoing programme of improvements to provide access to all.

This vacancy is being handled by Nick Burrows, Recruitment Officer at DWF.