An exciting opportunity to join one of the city’s successful law firms has arisen, with the opportunity join the firm’s Corporate and Commercial team as a Legal Assistant. This offers the chance to support 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 ideally require someone with either some office administration experience, who is also good with IT skills and the Microsoft Suite, with a good attitude or maybe someone with an interest or a degree or A Level in law.
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 very advantageous, or maybe someone with a genuine interest or education in law
*Excellent IT skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
*A good attitude and a supportive approach for the team
Hours and Benefits:
*08:45 - 17:00 Monday to Friday (can potentially be slightly flexible on these)
*25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to five days
*Flexible and hybrid working options are available within certain teams
*Two days paid volunteering leave
*Reduced costs for legal services that are offered by the firm
*Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
*Pension and medical care plans, including eyecare vouchers
*Invitation to regular social events
*Season ticket loan scheme
*Cycle to work scheme and travel loans
To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)