An exciting opportunity to join one of the region's successful law firms has arisen, working within their Teignmouth office. This role will be to join the firm's Wealth Management team as a Legal Assistant, supporting the team and the partners with a range of different administrative and secretarial tasks. This opportunity doesn't require legal experience as such, but will require someone good with IT skills and the Microsoft Suite, with a good attitude and an interest in law. Some previous administration experience would definitely act as an advantage.
Tasks will include:
- Opening and closing client files
- Archiving files
- Audio and copy-typing
- Proof reading documents to ensure accuracy
- Updating dictated work
- Responding to client enquiries, either by email or phone
- Document production
- Retrieving and storing files for clients / lawyers at request
- General other administrative tasks
Skills and experience required:
- Some administrative experience would be an advantage
- Excellent IT skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
- A genuine interest in law
- A good attitude and a supportive approach for the team
Hours and Benefits:
- Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00
- 25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Birthday off after 5 years' service
- The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days
- Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
- Long service rewards
- Medicash health cash plan
- Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees' mental health
- Free fruit
- Season ticket loan scheme
- Eye test vouchers
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)