Post Room Assistant
We are now recruiting for a Post Room Assistant to join our Post Room Team.
The candidate and post
Previous experience in an administrative role would be advantageous but not essential.
You will play a crucial role in assisting in the management and distribution of all incoming and outgoing post across our four offices in The Close as well as replenishing and distributing firmwide stock and the archiving and retrieval of files and deeds. Supporting the Post Room and Archiving Manager, you will also be involved in supporting the Management Team, Reception Team, Accounts Team, and Legal teams across the firm with ad hoc tasks as and when necessary.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working in a full-service law firm whilst developing administrative and organisational skills.
The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the team playing a key role in ensuring the prompt and accurate delivery of incoming and outgoing post.
The main duties of the position include:
- Assisting with incoming and outgoing post, including the scanning of post and recording of post
- Coordinating courier of important documents or items
- Where necessary, be responsible for hand deliveries and court deliveries
- Support with the file closure and file retrieval process
- Coordinate the storage and retrieval of deeds
- Support the file destruction process
- Support the Facilities Manager with room moves
- As and when necessary, be responsible for unlocking the office, post preparation, and stock ordering to cover the Post Room Manager when they are on annual leave
- Provide support for any other additional tasks dependent on business needs
What we’re looking for:
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good working knowledge of IT and computer-based systems
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
We anticipate this post to fulfil 35 hours per week and we welcome applications from candidates wishing to discuss flexible working patterns
About Leathes Prior
Leathes Prior is a full-service law firm and has four offices in a superb central Norwich location, one in the centre of Tombland and three within the Cathedral Close, with a fifth small office hub in Ipswich. Whilst being a traditional law firm (established nearly 150 years ago), we have a very modern approach to our work, people, and culture. We currently have circa 120 employees.
We pride ourselves on our success at supporting and developing our employees on their chosen career path, actively encouraging progression through the ranks for the mutual benefit of our clients and our employees.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming team within a leading firm offering excellent prospects, competitive salary, and great benefits.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22,500 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
To apply please email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@leathesprior.co.uk.