Team Assistant - Nottingham

Browne Jacobson LLP; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contributions

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Browne Jacobson LLP is seeking a Team Assistant to provide administrative and file management support across our Legal Support Services team in Nottingham. You will work closely with fee earners and Practice Assistants to ensure tasks are handled efficiently and to a high standard.

This role is based in our Nottingham office with a flexible hybrid working model. You will manage electronic and paper files, draft client care documentation, and help produce bundles and data rooms while maintaining

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining electronic and paper files, creating new clients and matters on the case management system, and drafting and issuing client care documentation — ensuring accuracy and compliance at every step.
• Producing high-quality bundles in accordance with court requirements, supporting the creation of online data rooms, and liaising with wider support teams to arrange hard copies and delivery.
• Working closely with TA colleagues, Practice Assistants and Fee Earners to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, provide progress updates and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• An effective communicator who can liaise professionally with internal and external clients, paired with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time in a fast-paced environment.
• A conscientious, detail-oriented individual who takes personal responsibility for the quality of their work, with a positive and adaptable approach and a willingness to embrace change and new systems.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for a Team Assistant to provide administrative and file management support across our Legal Support Services team.

The role

As a Team Assistant, you'll play a vital part in keeping our legal teams running smoothly. You'll deliver a responsive, service-focused approach — building an ongoing working relationship with the fee earners and Practice Assistants you support, recognising their needs and ensuring tasks are handled efficiently and to a high standard.

This role is based in our Nottinghamoffice.

What you'll be doing

• Managing and maintaining electronic and paper files, creating new clients and matters on the case management system, and drafting and issuing client care documentation — ensuring accuracy and compliance at every step.
• Producing high-quality bundles in accordance with court requirements, supporting the creation of online data rooms, and liaising with wider support teams to arrange hard copies and delivery.
• Working closely with TA colleagues, Practice Assistants and Fee Earners to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, provide progress updates and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, the ability to navigate new systems quickly, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• An effective communicator who can liaise professionally with internal and external clients, paired with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own time in a fast-paced environment.
• A conscientious, detail-oriented individual who takes personal responsibility for the quality of their work, with a positive and adaptable approach and a willingness to embrace change and new systems.

Why Join Us?

We offer a flexible and hybrid working model. Our comprehensive benefits package includes private medical insurance, pension contributions, an employee assistance programme, and a range of wellbeing initiatives. Enhanced parental leave is also available, reflecting our commitment to supporting you through every stage of your career and life.

Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we're open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.

We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, social economic background or age.

We're a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who best meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role.

Take a look at our candidate interview pack for information about reasonable adjustments, what you can expect during the interview process, and guidance to help you prepare.