Legal Administrator – Commercial Disputes

About Capital Law

Capital Law is a growing commercial law firm. We work with clients across the UK and internationally, providing high quality services to the private, public and third sectors. With a focus on delivering exceptional services to our clients, we foster an environment where our employees can thrive, grown and make a real impact.

The Role

As our Legal Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing administrative support to a team of six lawyers in our London office. This role requires exceptional organisational skills and somebody who is highly motivated with the ability to multi-task. The successful candidate will also assist our Office Manager in setting up meetings and greeting clients.

Key Requirements

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents
• Maintaining accurate documentation and filing systems
• File opening/closing
• Supporting and coordinating client billing
• Minute taking, audio and copy typing
• Managing emails, correspondence, calls and enquiries
• Photocopying and scanning documents
• Diary management, planning and organising meetings, travel and accommodation and lunches

What We’re Looking For

• Previous administration experience
• Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, prioritise a high-volume workload and work to deadlines
• Ability to work well under pressure, adapt to changing requirements and identify opportunities for improvement
• A flexible ‘can do’ approach with the ability to work proactively, use own initiative and offer solutions
• Onsite work required – this role is based at our London office (Farringdon), so you will be required to be in the office five days a week, from 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

In return, we offer

• Excellent rewards and benefits: including competitive pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, option to buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work scheme.

We are committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment. We encourage equality and diversity and treat all job applicants and colleagues fairly — regardless of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion or any religious or cultural beliefs, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity. We have no tolerance for discrimination.

Here, we can be ourselves, succeed on merit, and grow with people from all walks of life.

Please note, this role would not be suitable for someone who wants to pursue a career in law. Please visit our website if you would like to find out more about our Training Contracts and Vacation Schemes.

If you are interested in applying to this role, apply now, stating the role you wish to apply to, attaching a CV & Cover Letter to your email.