Office Assistant

Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave

Life Insurance 3x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sills & Betteridge LLP in Doncaster seeks an organised Office Assistant to join our busy branch. You will provide essential administrative support, handle post, reception, and document preparation, and collaborate with colleagues across the firm.

Ideal candidates have basic office experience, strong IT skills, and a proactive, detail-focused approach; training and development opportunities are available in a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or office experience (beneficial).
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.
• Take a reliable, proactive and professional approach to your work.
• Be comfortable managing routine tasks and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming and outgoing post, including scanning and distribution.
• Maintain stationery supplies and support ordering processes.
• Distribute internal post and messages promptly.
• Provide reception and telephone cover during busy periods and holidays.
• Support wider administrative tasks such as file opening and document preparation.

Skills

office communication

IT systems

confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
• Life Insurance at 3x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits

We are looking for an organised and reliable Office Assistant to join our well-established team in our Doncaster branch at Sills & Betteridge LLP.

This is a key legal administration role supporting the smooth running of our busy office. You will work closely with colleagues across the firm, providing essential administrative support and contributing to a professional and positive working environment.

This opportunity would suit someone at an early stage in their career who is looking to develop skills within a law firm environment or professional services setting.

You will undertake the following but not limited to:

• Manage incoming and outgoing post, including scanning and distribution;
• Maintain stationery supplies and support ordering processes;
• Distribute internal post and messages promptly;
• Provide reception and telephone cover during busy periods and holidays;
• Support wider administrative tasks such as file opening and document preparation.

You will:

• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail;
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and clients;
• Take a reliable, proactive and professional approach to your work;
• Be comfortable managing routine tasks and changing priorities.

You will have:

• Previous administrative or office experience (beneficial)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and IT systems
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection

Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well‑established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high‑quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500. We value integrity, inclusion and long‑term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work.

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