
Legal Support Assistant
- Spalding
- Permanent
- £25,000 per annum
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