LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management; Stamford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm based in Stamford is looking for a Legal Support Assistant. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing office tasks, maintaining document organization, and assisting with reception duties. A law degree and previous experience in a legal practice are desirable. The role offers competitive benefits and adheres to equality and diversity principles.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance at 3 x salary

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Responsibilities

• Scanning daily incoming post and photocopying.
• Closing files using standard office procedure.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties.
• Ensuring photocopiers are stocked with paper.
• Check and maintain stock levels of stationery.
• Project work on wills, deeds and file storage.
• Typing of information from manual documents.
• Assist reception staff as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

5 x GCSE Passes at C grade or above

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management systems

Job description

Overview

Legal Support Assistant - Stamford, Lincolnshire

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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,
• in collecting, opening and distributing Royal Mail post,
• In delivering/collecting by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses,
• In franking outgoing mail,
• Answering calls
• Greeting clients

Location

Location: Stamford

Department

Department: Document Production Team

Salary

Salary: National Minimum/Living Wage

Hours of Work

Hours of Work: 9.00 am - 5.15 pm. Monday - Friday (36.25 hrs per week)

Essential

Person Specification

Desirable

Qualifications

5 x GCSE Passes at C grade or above

Law Degree

Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Previous experience within a Legal Practice

Use of case management systems

Skills

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

A keen eye for detail and accuracy.

Structured and organised.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Competencies

Proactive and organised.

Attributes

Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the business

Team player.

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:

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees and wealth management fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

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