Administration Assistant

Looking to build an exciting career in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment then look no further.

As an administration assistant, you will be working alongside the domestic property team and be responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the department. You will use our case management system to set up new clients, open new matters, following our stringent file opening process and provide clients with a 5* onboarding experience.

In return for your high levels of speed, accuracy, and attention to detail, you will receive unrivalled support to develop your skills and experience in a Legal Top 200 law firm.

Your main duties will include:

• Assisting with files / parts of files as requested by the fee earners within the team.
• Liaising with clients, dealing with routine and difficult enquiries professionally and promptly to the complete satisfaction of the client. Seeking advice and guidance where necessary.
• Assisting with routine enquiries from telephone callers and visitors effectively, efficiently, and professionally.
• Conveying messages clearly, quickly, and accurately.
• Assisting fee earners in the daily running of the conveyancing department to include contact with estate agents, clients, solicitors, and outside agents.

We are interested to hear from candidates with initiative and a strong team ethos. Previous experience of property work on an administrative basis would be helpful but full training will be provided.

With a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.

We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.

Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.

We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.

At Wilkin Chapman, we prioritise the attraction and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is integral to fostering a values-led culture, facilitating the firm’s growth, and providing our colleagues with opportunities to build and advance their careers. We are dedicated to creating a fully inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, supported, and valued. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of visible or invisible differences and as a Disability Confident Committed and Armed Forces friendly employer, we are accessible to the widest possible pool of talent.