Job description
Legal Office AssistantA well-established and highly respected London law firm is seeking a Legal Office Assistant to join its busy operations team. This opportunity would suit a law graduate or an individual with previous reception or administrative experience who is looking to gain valuable exposure within a professional legal environment.
The Legal Office Assistant will work closely with the reception, IT and administration teams to support the smooth day-to-day running of the office. This is a varied and hands-on role where the Legal Office Assistant will assist with a range of administrative, organisational and client-facing duties while ensuring a high level of professionalism is maintained across the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing general office support including printing, photocopying, scanning and document preparation
- Assisting with the preparation of court bundles and document packs
- Supporting the scanning and distribution of incoming post to the relevant partners and fee-earners
- Helping the reception team prepare meeting rooms and welcome clients
- Organising couriers, local deliveries and trips to the post office
- Ensuring copiers are stocked with paper and office supplies are maintained
- Maintaining tidy and professional client-facing areas, including reception and meeting rooms
- Assisting with incoming calls and directing them to the appropriate individuals
- Supporting the wider operations team with ad-hoc administrative duties
- Law graduate or candidate with previous office, reception or administrative experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional and confident manner when interacting with clients and colleagues
- Reliable, proactive and a strong team player
- IT literate, with the ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel and quickly learn new systems
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