Administration Assistant

Stephensons Solicitors LLP; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an Administration Assistant to join their Central Admin Team. This role entails managing office tasks such as post handling, meeting bookings, and client enquiries. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs and experience in an office environment. This position offers the opportunity for professional development in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Early monthly pay scheme

Well-being package

Free parking

Social events & clubs

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office or clerical environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential support across the firm.
• Managing post and booking meetings.
• Preparing legal bundles and handling client enquiries.

Skills

Good computer literacy and keyboard skills

Strong communication and organisation skills

Professional telephone manner

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Role: Administration Assistant

Salary: Dependant on experience

Office base: Wigan, WN3 5BA

Hours: 35 hours per week

• Are you organised, approachable, and looking to build a career in legal administration?
• Do you want a role that offers variety, development, and the chance to support a busy law firm across multiple departments?
• How about joining a team that values flexibility, accuracy, and great client service?

Yes? Come and play a vital role in our Central Admin Team, here at Stephensons, supporting the smooth running of our legal services!

The Role

We are seeking an Administration Assistant to join our newly formed Central Admin Team, providing essential support across the firm. This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you’ll be involved in everything from managing post and booking meetings to preparing legal bundles and handling client enquiries.

What Makes This Role Great?

Working In Our Central Admin Team Gives You Exposure To a Wide Range Of Legal Departments And Administrative Tasks. You’ll Gain Hands‑on Experience In

• Photocopying, scanning, filing, and document preparation
• Managing incoming and outgoing post, including courier coordination
• Archiving and retrieving files
• Basic file opening and conflict checking
• Handling client enquiries and booking appointments
• Preparing bundles and paginating documents
• Taking client payments and processing cheque receipts
• Booking meetings, conferences, and managing room reservations
• Supporting visitors and maintaining health and safety records

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a professional legal environment and contribute to the efficient running of our firm.

Qualifications

Essential:

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative

Experience

Essential:

• Experience working in an office or clerical environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Good computer literacy and keyboard skills
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and manage frequent interruptions

Desirable

• Awareness of work undertaken in a solicitors office

We also look for individuals who embody our brand values: approachable, flexible, inclusive, resilient, and supportive.

Why Stephensons?

Stephensons is an award‑winning, top 150 law firm with a strong commitment to growth and development. We offer a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Why not click here to see why you should come and work for us and here’s a brief insight from our Managing Partner, Sean Joyce, into what we’re all about at Stephensons.

What Can We Offer?

Click here to view further details of our benefits package.

• Generous annual leave package (increases with service)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Early monthly pay scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday sale & purchase scheme*
• Well‑being package (financial, physical & mental health support)
• Free parking
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay*
• Will writing service*
• Season ticket & travel support
• Payroll giving scheme
• Social events & clubs
• Reward & recognition schemes
• Internal referral scheme
• Retail vouchers/cashback schemes
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
  • Service length conditions apply