General Office Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme with Aviva

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Trowers & Hamlins LLP in Exeter is seeking a motivated General Office Assistant to support day-to-day operations in our Exeter office. This varied role covers Central Registry, Front of House and the Print/Post Room, offering exposure to multiple business areas for a proactive, detail‑oriented team player.

You’ll manage post, scanning and document production, assist with filing and records management, support reception and help maintain office facilities.

Qualifications

• Organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys teamwork.
• Strong communication and positive attitude.
• Proactive, dependable and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming and outgoing post, courier arrangements and deadlines.
• Supporting document production through scanning, photocopying, printing and finishing services.
• Managing archiving, storage, retrieval and destruction of files and records.
• Assisting with file archiving, central registry administration and records management.
• Providing support to reception and helping maintain office facilities and supplies.
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the Exeter office.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Adaptable / willing to learn

Team player

MS Office

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

General Office Assistant

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Exeter

Description

We are looking for a motivated and reliable General Office Assistant to support the smooth day-to-day running of our Exeter office. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple areas of the business, including Central Registry, Front of House, and the Print/Post Room. It is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

The Role

You’ll be a key part of our Operations team, providing administrative and operational support while helping to ensure the efficient running of our Exeter office.

• Managing incoming and outgoing post, courier arrangements and special delivery deadlines.
• Supporting document production through scanning, photocopying, printing and finishing services.
• Managing the archiving, storage, retrieval and destruction of files, deeds and wills, ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with firm procedures.
• Assisting with file archiving, central registry administration and records management activities.
• Providing support to reception and helping maintain office facilities and supplies.
• Contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the Exeter office through a variety of administrative tasks.

The Candidate

We’re looking for an organised and enthusiastic individual who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering a high standard of service.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Proactive, dependable and able to manage priorities effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach to work.
• Flexible, adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
• A positive attitude with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, with previous office experience desirable.

Benefits

Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.

If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [e-mail]

As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.