Administrative Assistant

Our client is an award-winning firm of Solicitors providing a wide range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. Their team of Lawyers and support staff are experts in their field and carry the values of the firm with them to give a friendly, informal and professional service.

They now have an exciting opportunity for an Administration Assistant to support their busy residential and commercial conveyancing department. The Administration Assistant role will support the whole team and working closely with the Solicitors and Legal Executives. The role will comprise various administrative tasks including file opening and closing, preparing documentation and liaising with clients. The Team are very client focused and therefore the successful candidate will have demonstrated a similar approach to client care.

This is very much a support role and the successful candidate will not need to have a ‘legal’ background but ideally will have some experience of working within a professional services environment e.g. accountants, financial services, estate agents etc.

Why this Administrative Assistant role is well worth your consideration

* Our client wants to invest in you! You'll be provided with ongoing training and development, and for the right candidate, training towards a professional qualification as you grow your career within this successful law firm

* They have a positive work environment and promote a sense of belonging

* Long standing reputation for client care and a respected name in the profession

* Supportive leadership and management

What you’ll be doing as their Administrative Assistant

* Opening client matter files

* Preparing quotes

* Dealing with client enquiries by telephone and face to face

* Maintaining client files to ensure accurate record keeping

* Ensuring that all personal data is kept secure and under GDPR

* Assist with any other duties that may arise from time to time

Could you be part of this friendly, award-winning team?

They will provide all of the necessary ‘legal’ training that will be required to undertake the Administration Assistant role.

The following are essential requirements:

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

* Competent IT skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

* Ability to work on own initiative and manage a caseload

* Ability to work within a Team environment

* Ability to share knowledge and be willing to gain knowledge from other team members

The following are desirable requirements:

* Experience of working within a professional services environment

* Commitment to delivering high levels of client care and customer service

* Dedication, determination and loyalty to colleagues and clients

* Experience of working with and interacting with clients

Salary & Benefits

* Salary £21,500 per year

* 24 days of annual leave plus bank holiday

* Company Pension Scheme

* Private Health Insurance

Hours

* 36 hours; 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday

Location

Although the Torquay office will be the primary location there will be a requirement (from time to time) to attend their other office locations as necessary (car parking and ferry passes will be paid)