Location/s Birmingham Experience Level Entry Level Term Permanent Working Hours Full Time Practice Area / Department Employment and Pensions 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 Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? If so our Employment and Pensions team in Birmingham are seeking a dedicated individual to join as a Legal Assistant. This role offers the opportunity to provide essential administrative support within a dynamic legal environment. The Role As a Legal Assistant in Employment and Pensions, you will: Manage filing systems, including opening and closing files, and maintain electronic document management. Assist fee earners with billing, credit control, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules. Produce, engross, and compile documents, including managing data-rooms and electronic storage. Conduct legal research and obtain official documents from local authorities and third-party providers. Enter and update client details in the firm's Client Management System. Provide administrative support, including scanning, photocopying, and managing correspondence. The Candidate The ideal Legal Assistant candidate will: Demonstrate exceptional client service skills and a proactive attitude. Be enthusiastic, flexible, and capable of working autonomously. Have strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Be proficient in Microsoft Office and have previous administrative experience (desirable). Be a committed team player with the ability to prioritise competing demands. 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 recruit@trowers.com 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.