Secretary

Secretary / Administration Assistant

Based in our Chelmsford office working for the in-house legal team, GB Specialty, the purpose of the role is to ensure the smooth running of claims administration as well as assisting fee earners whilst working under the direction of the Senior Lawyers. The role will include work for the sensitive claims/abuse team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare and frank outgoing mail

• Opening new claims onto a case management system

• Dictation - typing documents / correspondence

• Acknowledge claims to clients

• Issue standard letters as directed

• Assist in diary process

• Answer and distribute incoming phone calls

• Assist in general office administration (e.g. post, printing, order supplies, maintaining equipment) to ensure smooth running of office

• Reviewing sensitive legal documentation and preparing attendance notes

• Comply with all Gallagher Bassett and office procedures

• Actively participate in the Gallagher Bassett training programme.

Essential Skills:

• Proficient computer skills, ideally in MS Office

• Ability to prioritise workloads

• Attention to detail, accuracy and effective organisational skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong problem solving skills

• Effective time-management skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality

• Adherence to File Management best practices

• Self-motivated

• Highly adaptable and able to use initiative

Why Gallagher Bassett?

As the premier multiline claims services provider in the world we help people, companies and organisations around the globe improve their claims experience. Gallagher Bassett are a Third Party Administrator, providing claims and risk management services on behalf of our clients within the Commercial and Local Authority Sectors.

We have a number of departments within Gallagher Bassett, enabling you to progress your career in whichever direction you desire.

At Gallagher Bassett, we are proud of our company values; we value our people as our most important asset. We invest substantially in training and provide long-term career opportunities, to ensure that our employees are equipped with the knowledge and skills to perform at their best.

By joining Gallagher Bassett, you are joining a global organisation who will present opportunities that not only enable our company to remain an industry leader but also provide employees with limitless possibilities for success and personal growth.

What can Gallagher Bassett offer you:

· Fully funded Qualifications, and Learning and Development Courses

· 25 Days Annual Leave, Plus Bank Holidays

· Pension Package

· Subsidised Gym Membership

· Life Assurance

· Group Income Protection

· Season Ticket Loans

· Gallagher Benefits Choice Portal

· Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Do you feel you meet the criteria for the position of Secretary / Administration Assistant? If so, we encourage you to apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks including: a basic DBS disclosure and references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• Private dental insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 102543