General Office Assistant - Exeter, United Kingdom - Trowers & Hamlins LLP

Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Trowers & Hamlins LLP
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Exeter, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Location/s

Exeter

Experience Level

Entry Level

Term

Permanent

Working Hours

Full Time

Practice Area / Department

Business Support - Operations

Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East.

Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters.

We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.


We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership.

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.

Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.

Job Advert Description


Where you'll work
We are recruiting for a full time General Office Assistant (Apprenticeship) to support our Operations department in Exeter.

The role will be flexible and may include working within Central Registry, Front of house, Print/Post room and also completing Team Assistant duties where necessary.


What you'll be doing

  • Opening and distribution of the post each morning
  • Collecting/sorting and franking post each afternoon
  • Ensuring deadlines are met for sending special delivery mail
  • Organising couriers
  • Responsible for delivering "by hand" packages locally as appropriate
  • Undertaking large volume scanning, photocopying and printing requests inhouse
  • Stationery orders
  • Assisting with the administration of file archiving and retrieval service
  • Document printing and finishing
  • Providing backup for the Reception team as necessary
  • Assisting with replenishing catering stocks in our staff kitchens
  • Other administrative duties as required

What you will need

  • Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
  • Good communication skills both oral and written
  • A strong team player
  • Ability to use initiative
  • A positive and proactive attitude
  • Flexibility and commitment
  • An ability to operate autonomously and/or with minimum supervision
  • Drive and enthusiasm
  • A willingness to learn
  • A selfstarter
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and logical approach
  • Common sense
  • Good humour
  • Polite and professional manner

Experience and qualifications:


  • Committed and hardworking
  • Organised and selfmotivated
  • Reliable
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Keen to learn
  • Office experience (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
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