Location/s
Exeter
Experience Level
Entry Level
Term
Permanent
Working Hours
Full Time
Practice Area / Department
Business Support - Operations
Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 170 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Asia. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Job Advert Description
If you are eager to develop your skills in a dynamic legal setting, we are seeking a Team Assistant (Apprenticeship) to join the Exeter office. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide essential administrative support across various departments and gain invaluable experience in a professional legal environment. This role is 100% office based.
This role includes the opportunity to enrol into an apprenticeship programme; participation is optional and not a requirement for the position.
The Role
The Team Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting fee earners and administrative staff.
* Provide full administrative help to partners, fee earners, and PAs
* Manage filing systems, including opening and closing files
* Assist in preparing and organising documents for seminars and meetings
* Conduct online searches and obtain official documents
* Maintain document management systems and handle file archiving
* Perform scanning, photocopying, and printing tasks
* Help reception and manage incoming/outgoing post duties
* Train as a first aider and fire warden
The Candidate
The ideal candidate for the Team Assistant role will possess the following qualities:
* Passionate and flexible with a proactive attitude
* Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision
* Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Previous administrative experience is desirable
* Excellent communication skills and a team player
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
Our benefits include, an annual bonus scheme, GPP Pension Scheme with Aviva. We also offer Private Medical Insurance, (currently with Vitality Health) upon joining the firm, which include discounted gym memberships, free cinema tickets, health assessments and much more.
Trowers & Hamlins is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, diversity and inclusion. All applications will be considered on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role and will be treated equally irrespective of Ethnicity, Gender (including Trans and non-binary) Race, Disability, Religion and sexual orientation.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.