We are currently looking for a proactive and forward thinking Legal Administrator to join our friendly Community Care team based in Reading.Reporting into the Senior Associate you will be responsible for conducting matters effectively and assisting in the progress of client files, to develop the skills required to be an effective support and to provide proactive assistance to the team as a whole.As part of this role the candidate will be required to attend to our offices in Reading 2-3 days each week with the ability to be flexible.Responsibilities… what will you do?Ensure file management, case management and administration are kept up to dateAssist/provide holiday cover during absences of other fee earnersAchieve personal target(s)Assist the practice group in achieving target(s)Develop and achieve firm benchmarks for your roleInstruct agents in accordance with your team's requirementsDiary managementDocument handling on behalf of fee earnersBilling managementDepending on candidates experience assist with other ad hoc fee earning tasksAssisting with screening new potential clientsEssential skills and experience… what are we looking for?2 + years of experience working within a similar roleWork unsupervised on administration elements of filesDemonstrate good verbal and written communication skillsGood interpersonal skillsWork effectively in a team and on your ownEnsure that all tasks allocated by team members are completed in a timely mannerGood keyboard and Microsoft Office skillsManage competing priorities and deadlines independentlyGood record keepingBenefits… what do you get?Contractual Benefits:25 days annual leave pro-rated for the part time rolePension scheme with a 4% employer contributionLife Assurance – 5 x final salaryNon Contractual BenefitsTravel season ticket loan schemeCycle to work schemeWeekly wellbeing hourBirthday off1 x 8 hour charity dayBring your dog to workShopping discounts and Medicash