Business Services Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Thorntons Law

Thorntons Law

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Business Services Assistant

Full-time, Edinburgh
Welcome to a very different kind of law firm. One that recognises its success is down to its people. Where you can be yourself. Be inspired by your talented work colleagues. Where you'll feel part of a dynamic team. Where, right from the start, you will be trusted with responsibility. This is what a rewarding career looks like at Thorntons.

What to expect
This is a vital role supporting our friendly team of lawyers, paralegals and legal executives in the Edinburgh office.

This role will include the following:

Wide variety of office administration tasks
Managing office supplies
Working closely with our front of house reception team
Providing reception cover where required: welcoming clients, preparing for meetings, setting up lunches, events
Health & Safety checks, including fire alarm tests and coordinating reviews of the building
Liaising with Facilities team about maintenance issues
Dealing with any onsite contractors
Space planning
Setting up hot desks
Liaising with IT department
Assisting with some office mail requirements, including local delivery and collection on occasion
Overseeing office recycling
Assisting with office security

What we're looking for
This is an excellent opportunity to join a law firm which is invested in your career progression.

For this role, we are looking for the following:

Enthusiastic, positive and keen to learn
Friendly, helpful and professional
Organised
Teamworker
Good communication skills, comfortable speaking to colleagues, clients and other office visitors
Good customer service skills
Good IT and Administrative skills
Some previous office administration experience will be an advantage but is not essential for this role.

Doing What's Right
A great working environment is the first thing you'll notice. One where you'll be inspired and supported by your colleagues. Where we'll help you achieve what you want from your career. Where you can have both flexibility and connection with our supportive culture. Where you are valued. Where your voice is heard and you can make a difference through our employee network groups.

As your employer
Our benefits package goes well beyond competitive remuneration and we recognise and reward your hard work and effort you put in - learn more at rewarding you

For your Health and Wellbeing
Our Healthcare Cash Plan covers things like dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, therapy and health screening needs.

Our mental health first aiders and access to a 24-hour counselling line provide support for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive working environment: one that does not tolerate any form of discrimination at any level.

We value a truly diverse workforce:
we are all equally different

We celebrate our individuality:
from gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith to life experience, we know our differences make us stronger, together.

For our Community

We're proud to be part of the communities we serve across Scotland, that's why we actively engage with charities that support them.

From our annual Charity Wills campaign to regular fundraising and volunteering opportunities, our colleagues give back to communities with skills and advocacy as well as funds.

Closing date: 9am Monday 30 January 2023

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