Legal Administrator

Legal Southwest; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Exeter is looking for a Team Assistant to provide essential administrative support. The role involves managing filing systems, assisting in document preparation, and supporting fee earners. Candidates should have strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and prior administrative experience. This position offers a salary of £24,150 per annum and is fully office-based, providing an opportunity to gain experience in a professional legal environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

GPP Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Free cinema tickets

Health assessments

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience is desirable.
• Self-starter capable of working independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners and administrative staff.
• Manage filing systems for documents.
• Prepare and organize documents for meetings.
• Conduct online searches for official documents.
• Maintain document management systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive attitude

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are recruiting a Team Assistant for their Exeter office.

Salary is £24,150 per annum

Apprenticeship route is optional

100% office based

Admin experience desirable

Working Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday

This is a fantastic opportunity to provide essential administrative support across various departments and gain invaluable experience in a professional legal environment. This role is 100% office based.

This role includes the opportunity to enrol into an apprenticeship programme; participation is optional and not a requirement for the position.

The Role:

• The Team Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting fee earners and administrative staff.
• Provide full administrative help to partners, fee earners, and PAs
• Manage filing systems, including opening and closing files
• Assist in preparing and organising documents for seminars and meetings
• Conduct online searches and obtain official documents
• Maintain document management systems and handle file archiving
• Perform scanning, photocopying, and printing tasks
• Help reception and manage incoming/outgoing post duties
• Train as a first aider and fire warden

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Team Assistant role will possess the following qualities:

• Passionate and flexible with a proactive attitude
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Previous administrative experience is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva, Private Medical Insurance, discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.

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