Our client has a vacancy for an enthusiastic individual with either a strong background in administration or a background in law, which would be advantageous but not essential, to join our friendly Social Housing Team in our Norwich office.
This is fantastic opportunity to make a real difference whilst developing your legal skills and knowledge. You will join a friendly, experienced, and mutually supportive team based in Norwich.
The role is offered as a six month fixed-term contract.
You can expect to gain experience in the following:
* Drafting correspondence, documents, and letters of advice to clients
* Drafting and completing basic legal documents and forms
* Liaising with clients by telephone and email
* Being able to take on administration tasks such as coordinating administration seminars.
* Assisting with the Team’s business development activities
* Being able to prepare document bundles for fee earners as required.
* To attend clients both in person and via telephone as requested by the fee earners.
* Being involved in the efficient management of client/matter files to include general filing, file opening, preparation of client care letters and terms and conditions, file closure and archiving.
* Taking messages about initial advice queries and passing these onto the relevant fee earner
* Attending meetings and taking notes
* Many more ad-hoc duties to give you the best well-rounded experience.
Requirements:
* Be able to undertake straightforward tasks as instructed.
* Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Be approachable, friendly, and able to work as part of a team.
* Be results focused and driven to deliver.
Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.