About the Role
To provide proactive and professional support within the group, embracing a team-working approach and collaborating with lawyers and other members of business operations to fulfil the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
- Process requests to add or remove internal and external users to data sites, ensuring correct access levels are assigned and documented.
- Complete forms and coordinate with the Products & Solutions team to create new data sites, including setting up required folders and ensuring all necessary information is provided.
- Upload documents to the appropriate folders within data sites, following naming conventions and confirming completion with the instructing party.
- Locate and download documents from data sites as requested, using search functions and managing file/folder names to comply with system limitations.
- Perform user audits to report on who has access to data sites, and manage restricted libraries or folders as needed.
- Receive, review, and process deeds scheduling requests using standardised forms and digital tracking systems.
- Create, update, and manage schedules of deeds in accordance with firm procedures.
- Communicate regularly with fee earners, paralegals, and team administrators to confirm scheduling requirements, resolve discrepancies, and provide updates on the status of deeds packets.
- Monitor deeds storage areas, coordinate the transfer of deeds to offsite archives when required, and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.
- Adhere to internal policies and legal requirements for deeds management, including scanning, uploading, and naming conventions for electronic records.
- Conduct periodic audits to verify accuracy and completeness of schedules, and implement improvements based on feedback and training.
- Provide general administrative duties as directed by the business.
Requirements
- Administration experience in a busy environment is desirable.
- Previous work in a professional services business advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills and abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Time management and prioritisation ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Willingness and enthusiasm to work with and support the group.
- Good IT skills – knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required.
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
About the Company
- Services to be delivered to the business in a manner which is consistent with the increasingly competitive environment in which the Firm operates.
