Play a key role in supporting the team through the full lifecycle of matters, from file opening through to completion and closure.
Produce, format and amend a wide range of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency with Birketts' house style.
Manage client onboarding and compliance processes, including new client and matter set-up, anti-money laundering documentation and other key administrative procedures.
Act as a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, providing a professional and responsive service.
Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings and arrange travel, helping fee earners manage their time effectively.
Provide proactive administrative support to the wider team, contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the department, As a B Corporation, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth.
Your application should reflect your own voice, experiences, and insights. AI may assist in structuring or refining your responses, but it must not replace your personal input.
Do not use AI to misrepresent your qualifications, experiences, or skills. Any form of exaggeration or fabrication may result in rejection from the process.
If you have used AI tools to assist with your application, be prepared to discuss how and why you used them during the interview process.
Do not submit content generated by AI tools that may include personal or sensitive data not intended for public disclosure.
AI-generated content should be reviewed and edited by you to ensure accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the role and our firm's values.

Previous experience of working in an administrator role
Proficient with Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)
Strong communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Proven organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
A positive attitude as well as being a strong team player
Experience of working in a law firm or professional services would be advantageous, We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application.

Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: real estate, corporate services, dispute resolution and private client.

25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays
Long Service holiday award - 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service
Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme
Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance
Paid CSR Day
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Subsidised gym membership
Electric car scheme
Dress for your Day Policy

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