Conveyancing Assistant

An exciting opportunity to join one of Devon's successful law firms has arisen. This role will be to join the firm's Property team in Exeter as a Legal Assistant, supporting the team and the partners with a range of different administrative and secretarial tasks related to residential property transations. This opportunity may suit someone who has either recently completed their legal studies, or maybe someone who has a genuine interest in law. It doesn't require legal experience as such, but will require someone good with IT skills and the Microsoft Suite and with a good attitude.

Tasks will include:

• Opening and closing client files
• Archiving files
• Audio and copy-typing
• Proof reading documents to ensure accuracy
• Updating dictated work
• Responding to client enquiries, either by email or phone
• Document production
• Retrieving and storing files for clients / lawyers at request
• General other administrative tasks

Skills and experience required:

• Some administrative experience would be an advantage
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• A genuine interest in law
• A good attitude and a supportive approach for the team

Benefits:

• 23 days holiday + BH (rising after 3 years to 25 days)
• 3 x Death in service
• Pension
• 2 days per year to support the community / local charities

To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)