Part Time Archivist (20hrs) - Luton - £24,500 - £27,000 FTE + Benefits
Hello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for a prestigious law firm in Luton. Our client is a leading regional multi-services law firm offering legal advice across both commercial and private client sectors, with our client base ranging from individuals, sole traders, SMEs, national, international businesses and multinational corporations.
In this role you will play a crucial role in managing and preserving legal documents and information within the law firm. This involves cataloguing and indexing documents for efficient access, and maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information. Archivists must also stay up to date with relevant legislation and best practices in records management to ensure adherence to retention schedules and proper destruction protocols. They often assist legal professionals in locating specific documents for ongoing cases or audits.
Key Responsibilities
1. Ensuring all files sent for closure have undergone the relevant compliance checks and closing protocols by the fee earner.
2. Updating relevant databases and client management systems to show the matter closed/reopened and where the files have been stored.
3. Liaising with storage partners regarding the collection or delivery of files.
4. Management and recording of all file retrievals, liaising with the relevant storage partner.
5. Reopening of files when instructed by a fee earner and monitoring the status of the file until reclosed and returned to storage, destroyed or subsumed into a further matter.
6. Liaising with the Accounts Department in respect of any monies still showing on the ledger or when files are reopened due to monies needing to be posted.
7. Management of the Deed Database.
8. Liaison with clients requesting the release of Wills and/or Deeds ensuring a clear paper trail to register the release.
9. Collaborate on file destruction requirements, in accordance with the Firms procedures.
10. Maintain a good understanding of all processes and procedures within the Firm and keep up to date with any changes.
11. Ensure that confidentiality is upheld in all internal and external matters and maintain an awareness of the need for data protection.
12. Any other duties as reasonably required.
Benefits
1. Competitive salary.
2. Staff introduction bonus.
3. 25 days holiday.
4. Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme.
5. Death in service benefit.
6. Cycle to work scheme.
7. Long service awards.
8. Cash health plan as from time to time offered.
9. Enhanced sick pay.
10. Free eye tests.
11. Paid Flu vaccinations.
12. Discounted legal advice across all Departments.
13. Opportunities to participate in company sponsored charitable events.
Hours: 10.00am - 2.00pm Monday to Friday.
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