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Placement Year Legal Administrator

Salary Range
£20,983 - £23,066
£1,749 - £1,922 / mo
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Birmingham, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for a Administrator to join our Weoley Castle office on a fixed term contract. This would ideally suit a university placement. If you want to work for a well-established firm and get a hands-on experience then this is the role for you.

The role of the Administrator is to provide effective support to our Conveyancing Team to start June 2023.

Main Responsibilities:

· Providing support to our Conveyancing Solicitors to enable them to operate efficiently

· Preparing correspondence using our case management system

· Attending to clients both on the telephone and in person

· Administering filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files

· Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch

· Arranging the scanning and photocopying of paperwork

· Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as required

You Will:

· Demonstrate initiative and be able to undertake searches, ID checks and other work on files

· Possess high levels of speed and accuracy

· Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person

About Us

Davisons Solicitors have been established for over 35 years and now have over 350 staff in 12 locations throughout Birmingham & the West Midlands. We specialise in property, family, wills, employment and litigation and also provide a range of commercial services.

We are a progressive, forward-thinking practice and offer a supportive working environment together with opportunities for career development.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • Studing towards Law degree or Graduate

Education:

  • Bachelor's (required)

Work Location: In person

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

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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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Placement Year Legal Administrator roles across Davisons Solicitors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Legal.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,983 - £23,066 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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