General Office Assistant

Trowers & Hamlins; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Exeter is seeking a General Office Assistant to support the Operations department. The role involves managing post, organizing deliveries, and assisting with administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be organized, and be a team player. This full-time position offers valuable experience in a legal environment, with benefits including an annual bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines.
• Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Be a strong team player with the ability to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Open and distribute post each morning and manage afternoon post collection.
• Organise couriers and ensure special delivery mail deadlines are met.
• Deliver packages locally and handle large volume scanning, photocopying, and printing requests.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.

We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Join Trowers\' dynamic Operations team as a General Office Assistant in Exeter. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to support the Operations department while gaining valuable experience in a global legal environment. This role is 100% office based.

The Role

As a General Office Assistant, you will:

• Open and distribute post each morning and manage afternoon post collection, sorting, and franking
• Organise couriers and ensure special delivery mail deadlines are met
• Deliver packages locally and handle large volume scanning, photocopying, and printing requests
• Manage stationery orders and assist with file archiving and retrieval
• Provide back-up for the Reception team and replenish catering stocks in staff kitchens
• Undertake other administrative duties as required

The Candidate

The ideal General Office Assistant will:

• Prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Be a strong team player with the ability to use initiative
• Have a positive, proactive attitude and be flexible and committed
• Operate autonomously with minimal supervision and have a keen willingness to learn
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Be organised, self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable
• Have office experience and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (desirable)

If you are a self-starter with drive and enthusiasm looking to develop your career as a General Office Assistant, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join Trowers and contribute to our success while advancing your own professional journey.

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.