Team Administrator
1 day ago
Norwich
About us \n 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. \n We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges and opportunities they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. \n With our ambition to succeed comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our Responsible Business strategy. Birketts is a certified B Corporation™, and diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership as of 1 April 2026. \n The team you will join \n Our Private Wealth Disputes team sits within the wider Private Client Division. The Team have the strength and depth of expertise to ensure they deliver the service you would expect in respect of technical quality, practical approach, and timeliness of advice. We act as trusted advisers to individuals, families, trustees, family or owner-run businesses, and charities both in the UK and internationally. \n The team place particular priority on continuity and fostering close long-term relationships with contacts and clients in order to provide practical advice and personal solutions. Birketts' Private Wealth Disputes practice is recognised as a market leader, with Band 1 ranking in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 guide for Private Wealth Disputes in East Anglia and individual team members recognised among the leading practitioners in the field. \n The team is also ranked in Tier 1 for Contentious Trusts and Probate by Legal 500, reflecting its work in handling complex, high-value, and often precedent-setting disputes involving trusts, estates, inheritance claims, professional negligence matters dealing with matters in the UK and internationally. \n With one of the largest dedicated Private Wealth Disputes teams outside London, the team acts on some of the most challenging and sophisticated cases in the market, combining technical excellence with a collaborative and supportive culture that provides outstanding opportunities for ambitious lawyers to develop their practice. \n The work you will be doing \n\n • Play a key role in supporting the team through the full lifecycle of matters, from file opening through to completion and closure.\n, • Produce, format and amend a wide range of legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency with Birketts' house style.\n, • Manage client onboarding and compliance processes, including new client and matter set-up, anti-money laundering documentation and other key administrative procedures.\n, • Act as a first point of contact for internal and external enquiries, providing a professional and responsive service.\n, • Coordinate diaries, schedule meetings and arrange travel, helping fee earners manage their time effectively.\n, • Provide proactive administrative support to the wider team, contributing to the efficient day-to-day running of the department\n\n Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. \n What we are looking for \n\n • Previous experience of working in an administrator role\n, • Proficient with Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)\n, • Strong communication skills\n, • Excellent time management skills\n, • Proven organisational skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail\n, • A positive attitude as well as being a strong team player\n, • Experience of working in a law firm or professional services would be advantageous\n\n Hybrid Working \n Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. During your 3 month probation period, there will be a requirement to be in the office full time whilst you are developing in the role. Once you have successfully passed probation, this role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. \n 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. \n Benefits \n As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: \n\n • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays \n, • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service\n, • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)\n, • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)\n, • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme \n, • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)\n, • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance\n, • Paid CSR Day\n, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave\n, • Subsidised gym membership\n, • Electric car scheme\n, • Dress for your Day Policy\n\n You can find out more on our website: https://recognition-reward-benefits/ \n Inclusivity and Culture \n 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. \n Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. \n We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit. \n If you require this advert in an accessible format, please visit https://company/birketts/ \n Artificial Intelligence (AI)