Law Firm Administration Assistant & Mailroom Specialist

Express Solicitors Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 23/26

Private medical insurance

On-site gym

Birthday day off

Social events

Job summary

Express Solicitors Limited is seeking a Post Room Administrator in Manchester to handle mail sorting/scanning, reception duties, and general admin. The role offers clear routes for progression into other departments and an emphasis on an organised, customer‑facing office environment.

Salary from £22,902.10 to £26,722.54 with standard hours 8:30–17:30 Mon–Thu and 8:30–17:00 Fri; all office based at South Court Office.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above.
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role.
• Experience of dealing with customers on the telephone.
• Reception/Switchboard knowledge is favourable but not essential.
• NVQs or qualifications in business administration are advantageous but not essential.
• Experience of working in a law or legal services firm.

Responsibilities

• Sorting, scanning, and franking of mail.
• Reception duties, including answering telephones in a polite and professional manner.
• Administration support, such as photocopying.
• Manual handling such as lifting heavy boxes.
• Assisting with kitchen checks and stock.
• Ensuring meeting rooms are prepared.
• Completing checklists on a daily/weekly basis as instructed.
• Helping to keep the office tidy.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Customer-facing

Telephone handling

Organised

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade C+)

NVQs in business administration (advantageous)

Job description

Express Solicitors Limited is seeking a Post Room Administrator in Manchester to handle mail sorting/scanning, reception duties, and general admin. The role offers clear routes for progression into other departments and an emphasis on an organised, customer‑facing office environment.

Salary from £22,902.10 to £26,722.54 with standard hours 8:30–17:30 Mon–Thu and 8:30–17:00 Fri; all office based at South Court Office.