At Equitas Solicitors, we specialise in providing trusted legal advice and representation to clients nationwide. With over 30years of combined experience in personal injury, our qualified team has successfully supported individuals and families through some of the most challenging times of their lives.
We combine in-depth legal knowledge with a personal and compassionate approach, guiding you through every stage of the claims process with clarity and confidence. From your initial consultation to the successful resolution of your case, we are committed to securing the best possible outcome for you.
Key responsibilities:
Reception and Client Services
- Acting as the first point of contact for clients, visitors and other professionals attending the office.
- Welcoming clients and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answering incoming telephone calls and directing calls to the appropriate member of staff.
- Taking accurate messages and passing them to the relevant person promptly.
- Dealing with general enquiries and providing appropriate information within the scope of the role.
- Managing incoming and outgoing post and deliveries.
Business Administration
- Providing general administrative support to solicitors, fee earners and support staff.
- Opening and closing files in accordance with the firm's procedures.
- Assisting with the preparation, scanning, printing and filing of documents.
- Maintaining accurate electronic and paper records.
- Updating the firm's case management and administrative systems.
- Entering information accurately onto computer systems.
- Preparing letters, emails and other documents under supervision.
- Photocopying, scanning and uploading documents.
- Assisting with filing and document management.
- Assisting with the processing and distribution of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Monitoring office supplies and assisting with ordering stationery and other supplies.
- Assisting with general office organisation and administrative tasks.
Legal Administration Support
- Preparing documents and correspondence using templates.
- Assisting with the organisation of client files.
- Requesting and organising documents and information from clients and third parties.
- Updating case management systems.
- Assisting with diary management and arranging appointments.
- Assisting with basic file administration and compliance procedures.
- Ensuring documents and information are dealt with securely and confidentially.
The role does not involve providing legal advice or making legal decisions.
Personal Qualities & Skills
· Initiative
- Hardworking
· Good communicator
Required Qualifications:Grade 3 in Maths and English
Job Types: Fixed term
Pay: £8.00/hour
Expected Hours: Mon- Fri 9am-5pm (45 mins lunch)
Holidays: 24 days + bank holidays
Work Location: in person
Positions: 3
Future Prospects: permanent role
Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship: apprenticeship
Proposed Duration: 15 months
Contact: Apprenticeship Team (01254 292500) Apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk
Website: www.equitassolicitors.co.uk
