Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you an experienced administrator looking to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm?
If you are a tenacious and personable individual with the ability to deliver high standards of office support then this could be the role for you.
The Opportunity
The Office Administrator will manage and supervise a busy team of Administration Assistants, to ensure the delivery of a proactive, professional and high-quality support service to lawyers and support staff across the Manchester and Liverpool offices. The role provides an opportunity to get involved with multiple areas of the business including branch, office and HR support.
This role is integral to the smooth and efficient running of the office and offers exposure to key stakeholders.
We offer a friendly, supportive, busy yet fulfilling working environment, where you will very quickly become an important part of the team.
The successful candidate will be reliable and thrive in a busy working environment. We are looking for someone who is organised and has pro-active way of working.
The ability to effectively communicate and build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the firm is key to this role.
Finally, candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of health & safety and any associated procedural requirements.
Please view the attached job description for more information on this role. If you have any questions please contact the recruitment team:
No agencies at this time.
We believe that attracting talent that reflects the diversity of the communities within which we live and work is a key part of our business, which is why we are an equal opportunities employer.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Legal
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Office Administrator roles across Thompsons Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,906 - £29,678 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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