Administration Assistant

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

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Wigan is seeking an Administration Assistant to join its Central Admin Team. This role offers a dynamic environment with varied responsibilities including managing client enquiries, office tasks, and supporting legal departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant office experience. The firm values flexibility and provides a supportive atmosphere to thrive professionally, alongside a generous benefits package including annual leave, pension scheme, and well-being support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Early monthly pay scheme

Life Assurance

Well-being package

Free parking

Social events & clubs

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office or clerical environment.
• Strong skills in managing frequent interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Manage post and booking meetings.
• Prepare legal bundles and handle client enquiries.
• Support a wide range of legal departments.

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.

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.

Experience Essential

• 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

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
• 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