Administrator Sheffield, England
Job description
We are a national law firm with a local reach. Our philosophy is ‘Expert Hand, Human Touch’ – something you will find in the way we work with our clients and how we support our teams. But we’re more than just a law firm – we are a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life’s ups and downs. Working here you will feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We will value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.
We are always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that best suits them and the firm. Please do speak to one of our Talent Acquisition Team to find out more information about our flexible working policies, including working from home.
We are looking for a talented Administrator to join our Court of Protection team in Sheffield on a Six month fixed term contract.
Your Role and What You'll Be Doing
If you enjoy being part of a successful, friendly and high-performing team, then this is the job for you. You’ll be working closely with the team’s Associates and Partners in Court of Protection to make sure they have the right administrative support at all times. This is a busy and fast-paced role, so you’ll need to be able to work quickly and accurately, building strong relationships with your team and our clients. There’s lots of room for progression and we’d really like to support you in your professional development.
- Supporting teams with general paper-based and/or digital administration tasks, this may include but is not limited to; printing, paper-based and digital document handling, preparing files for scanning, creating, uploading and amending documentation using relevant systems, archiving, e-filing and file and matter maintenance and opening and closing files on relevant systems.
- Ensuring all relevant tasks on the relevant case management system, database or programme are updated where required and that all team files are in good order and in accordance with agreed practice.
- Handling and collecting data from case handlers.
- Working across multiple inboxes to ensure department tasks are completed in line with SLA’s, both individually and as part of a team. Priortising tasks where needed.
- Contact external parties to gather information and resolve queries if required by department.
- Carry out any other duties which may be reasonably requested by the Team Leader or case handler.
- Liaise regularly with Team Leader to ensure work is monitored and feedback is received.
About You
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Great accuracy and attention to detail
- A friendly, enthusiastic and can-do approach
We’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them:
- To be pioneering with an imaginative outlook
- To be approachable and caring
- To be tenacious in the pursuit of our objectives
- To be efficient in the provision of our services
- To work with a foundation of integrity.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to receive your application.
Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You
- 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
- Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
- Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.
We welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to enabling everyone to thrive and understanding and celebrating our differences is a key part of that. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, on the Race At Work Charter and as Stonewall Diversity Champions. We also have a range of networks for LGBT+, disability, generations, gender, social mobility, ethnicity, faith and culture to celebrate our people and to enable everyone to thrive.
Additional Information
As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.
Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.
The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.
Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
