Team Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location/s

London

Experience Level

Entry Level

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

All fee earning departments

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

What you will be doing

Working as an integral part of the fee earner support team
Exceptional client service skills
Filing and file management, including file opening and closing
Assisting at internal and external seminars
Producing and engrossing documents
Scheduling and compiling bibles of documents
Obtaining official copy documents from various local authorities and other thirdparty search providers
Using Land Registry Portal and other online searches services
Filing of deeds, documents, correspondence and other documentation
Maintaining filing and document management systems
Assisting with the administration of file archiving and retrieval service
Scanning, photocopying and printing
Ad hoc administrative duties where required
Provide support and cover for administrative staff and assist other departments as required
Assisting with incoming/outgoing post duties
Covering reception when required

Our operational staff will receive training as a first aider and fire warden.

What you will need

Enthusiastic and flexible
An ability to operate autonomously with minimum supervision a selfstarter
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
The flexibility to work outside normal hours may be required from time to time
A thorough understanding in Microsoft Office
Previous experience in an administrative role (desirable)
Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
An effective and committed team player
Ability to effectively handle and prioritise competing demands and work within deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A positive and proactive attitude