Legal Assistant
8 days ago
Exeter
An exciting opportunity to join one of the city's successful law firms has arisen. 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. \n \n Tasks will include: \n\n • Opening and closing client files\n, • Archiving files\n, • Audio and copy-typing\n, • Proof reading documents to ensure accuracy\n, • Updating dictated work\n, • Responding to client enquiries, either by email or phone\n, • Document production\n, • Retrieving and storing files for clients / lawyers at request\n, • General other administrative tasks\n\n \n Skills and experience required: \n\n • Some administrative experience would be an advantage\n, • Excellent IT skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)\n, • A genuine interest in law\n, • A good attitude and a supportive approach for the team\n\n \n Hours and Benefits: \n\n • Monday to Friday = 08:45 - 17:00\n, • Hybrid and flexible working available (circa 2-3 days in the office for this role)\n, • 25 day annual leave + Bank Holidays\n, • Birthday off after 5 years' service\n, • The firm encourages staff to take an extra 2 days of paid leave for volunteering / CSR days\n, • Holiday trading scheme (buy or sell up to 5 days per year)\n, • Auto-enrolment pension scheme\n, • Life assurance\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Enhanced maternity / paternity pay\n, • Long service rewards\n, • Medicash health cash plan\n, • Mindful Manager - committed to supporting employees' mental health\n, • Free fruit\n, • Season ticket loan scheme\n, • Eye test vouchers\n\n \n To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Legal (contact details on the Aspiria Legal website)