LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - SLEAFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management; Quarrington; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 15.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Chattertons is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Support Assistant to join the Document Production Team in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The role includes daily scanning, file handling, and clerical duties with occasional travel to other offices.

Full training will be provided, and you will support reception and general office tasks. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs, proficient MS Office skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced legal environment.

Formación

• GCSEs (5 passes) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Desirable: Law degree; experience in a law firm; competence with case management systems; understanding of confidentiality/Data Protection.

Responsabilidades

• Scan daily post and photocopy as directed by Team Leader.
• Close files using standard office procedures.
• Carry out general office duties as needed.
• Ensure photocopiers are stocked with paper and stationery stock is maintained.
• Project work for wills, deeds, and file storage; retrieve documents as required.
• Type information from documents or dictation.
• Handle Royal Mail post and deliveries to other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• Franking outgoing mail; provide ad-hoc support to reception and meetings.

Conocimientos

GCSEs

MS Office

Attention to detail

Educación

Law degree (desirable)

Herramientas

Case management systems

Descripción del empleo

Legal Support Assistant - Sleaford, Lincolnshire

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Support Assistant to join our Document Production Team based in our Sleaford office. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to and provide support across our other offices when needed.

We are seeking a positive, friendly, and enthusiastic individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

This role would be well suited to someone looking for their first position within a legal firm, an individual who holds secretarial qualifications, a degree in Law (desirable), or someone with equivalent relevant professional experience.

Full training will be provided; however, a genuine interest in the legal profession and a willingness to learn are essential.

Location: Sleaford

Department: Document Production Team

Hours: 8:30am – 5.15pm Monday to Friday

Salary: National Minimum/Living Wage

Key Responsibilities

• Scanning of daily incoming post and photocopying as directed by the Team Leader.
• Closing files using the standard office procedure.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery.
• Project work including: ensuring our wills, deeds and file storage is maintained and kept tidy and in order and retrieving wills, deeds and files as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Collecting, opening and distributing Royal Mail post.
• Delivering/collecting by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• Franking outgoing mail,
• Any other ad-hoc duties.
• Generally assist reception staff as required:
  • In providing reception cover as necessary including providing holiday cover,
  • In organising refreshments for meetings,
  • Answering calls
  • Greeting clients

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• 5 x GCSE Passes at grade C or above.
• High level of competency in using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Desirable Experience

• Law Degree
• Experience of working in a law firm.
• Competent in using case management systems.
• Clear understanding of confidentially/Data Protection.

Skills, Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to quickly establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capability.
• Able to work with diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Discrete with the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Flexible and willing/able to travel to all offices.
• Access to vehicle.
• Business insurance.
• Proactive and positive attitude.
• Reacts well under pressure and is able to work to deadlines.
• High level of integrity and empathy.
• Team player.
• Sense of humour.

Why work at Chattertons

Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.

Benefits

Some of the great benefits that we offer include:

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.