Legal Assistant - Exeter, United Kingdom - Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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Exeter, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location/s

Exeter

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Tax and Private Wealth

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 160 partners and 950 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia, we provide a full-service integrated offering.

Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources.

We also act for many high net worth individuals.

We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.

While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can.

Job Advert Description

Where you'll work
This role involves providing full administrative support to the busy Tax and Private Wealth department in our Exeter office.

What you'll be doing

Maintaining our CRM database.
Producing and engrossing documents
Scheduling and compiling bibles and/or bundles of documents
Preparation and administration of file sharing platforms.
Filing of deeds, documents, correspondence and other documentation
Developing and maintaining filing and document management systems
Scanning, photocopying and filing
Assisting with the administration of file archiving and retrieval service
Assisting with the billing process
Assisting with marketing tasks
Delivering documents and bundles to Court and/or local solicitors
Working as an integral part of the fee earner support team and assisting fee earners and PAs
Provide support and cover for PA as required
Ad hoc administrative duties where required

What you'll need

Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
A strong team player
A positive and proactive attitude
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
Flexibility and commitment
An ability to operate autonomously with minimum supervision a selfstarter

Experience and skills
Good computer skills, including knowledge of MS Word and Excel (essential)
Previous experience in an administrative role (desirable)