Job Description

Legal Support Assistant - Company and Commercial Department

We are seeking a bright, kind, and organised person to join our Company and Commercial Department. You will join a team of support staff who work together to provide assistance to the department's lawyers across our three offices. The role can be based in either our Exeter or Barnstaple office.

Wollens is a dynamic and successful Devon-based firm. It has shown exceptional growth over the past few years and is now one of the largest practices in the Devon and Somerset area. It has ambitious plans, and this opportunity is perfect for a bright and committed individual to make a mark in a vibrant firm and department.

Our Legal Support Assistants play a vital role in ensuring we can continue to deliver great service to our clients.

It is therefore essential that you possess excellent technical skills, are professional in your approach to work, adaptable and determined to support your team to succeed.

Although previous experience would be an advantage, it is not essential as full training will be provided. However, we expect applicants to be able to demonstrate that they can:

display excellent customer service and be confident speaking with clients and contacts on the telephone display empathy type at a reasonable speed (50-60 word per minute) with accuracy both independently and using audio-dictation to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently be thorough and pay attention to detail work well with others be patient and remain calm in stressful situations use initiative but also take direction and work to deadlines
This varied role requires a degree of flexibility as you will need to be able to react to the needs of the lawyers and the clients as they arise.

In return you will be joining a friendly and professional firm. We will offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits and terms of employment.

The role is 5 days per week, 36.25 hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60-12.87 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person