Legal Support Assistant

A long-established and highly respected law firm with a strong presence across Lincolnshire and the Midlands is looking for a Legal Support Assistant to join their team in Spalding. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional and supportive environment where high standards and client care are at the forefront.

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Staff discounts on legal and wealth management services
• Income protection cover
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role:
We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a busy office environment. You will play an important role in supporting the legal teams and helping the office run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organising refreshments for meetings
• Handling incoming and outgoing post
• Delivering/collecting items locally
• Photocopying, scanning and filing documents
• Franking outgoing mail
• Closing files following standard procedures
• Providing cover on reception when needed
• Maintaining stationery and copier supplies
• Assisting with wills and deeds database management
• Typing documents (from manual, digital dictation or voice recognition)
• Greeting clients and answering calls
• Carrying out general office duties and ad-hoc tasks as required

Person Specification: Essential:

• 5 GCSEs at grade C or above
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Organised with strong communication skills
• Typing speed of at least 50 WPM
• Willingness to be flexible and presentable

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a legal or professional office environment
• Familiarity with case management systems/databases