Administration Assistant

Stephensons Solicitors LLP; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Wigan is seeking an Administration Assistant to join their Central Admin Team. The role involves managing post, booking meetings, preparing legal documents, and handling client enquiries. Candidates should have at least 5 GCSEs and some experience in an office setting. This position offers an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive work environment with various benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and well-being support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Free parking

Well-being package (financial, physical & mental health support)

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office or clerical environment is essential.
• Organised and approachable, looking to build a career in legal administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage post and book meetings for the team.
• Prepare legal bundles and handle client enquiries.
• Support visitors and maintain health and safety records.

Skills

Good computer literacy and keyboard skills

Strong communication and organisation skills

Professional telephone manner

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Education

5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

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.

Experience Essential

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

Other Experience

• Experience working in an office or clerical environment.

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• 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.

About 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.

Benefits

• 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