Research Assistant

Trainee Researcher London/Hybrid - Shoreditch offices £26,000 will increase to £28,000 after the 6 month training period We are looking for curious, organised, and enthusiastic graduate calibre candidates to embark on a career starting journey This is a full-time permanent job opportunity with an in-depth 6-month training programme included. Starting your training at the firms Shoreditch offices with the opportunity to then work on a hybrid basis once this has been completed. You’ll be working for an international firm specialising in tracing missing and unknown beneficiaries to unclaimed estates, property, and assets worldwide. As this is a trainee programme, we are not looking for particular previous experience, but the successful candidates will show the following aptitudes: excellent communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving skills, the ability to cope under pressure and work autonomously. Often working with delicate situations, you will need to be empathetic and professional whilst being determined in see a case through to its completion. Ideally candidates will be educated to a degree level, degrees including extensive research are a bonus eg History, Anthropology and social sciences. With a starting salary if £26K per annum for the duration of training, upon graduating to a Research Assistant you will receive a salary increase to £28K per annum. The culture of progression and personal development doesn’t stop there with a fantastic career road map in place to encourage further promotions salary increases. Key responsibilities: Research records, both in-house and externally - including going to historical archives Provide effective and efficient administrative service, including scanning, photocopying and filing Assist Case Managers with written correspondence and report preparation Help with ordering and distributing certificates as well as other legal documentation Plotting family trees Process family tree requests Assist Case Managers with more complex cases Any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested If you’re looking to start a stimulating career, in a progression originated company or seeking change and an exciting new challenge, please send your CV