LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT - STAMFORD, LINCOLNSHIRE
Job location: Stamford, Lincolnshire, UK
Salary: National Minimum / Living Wage
Apply to Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management.
Key Responsibilities
* Scanning of daily incoming post and photocopying as directed by the Team Leader.
* Closing files using the standard office procedure.
* Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
* Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
* Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery.
* Project work including ensuring our wills, deeds and file storage is maintained and kept tidy and in order and retrieving wills, deeds and files as required.
* Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
* Any other ad-hoc duties.
* Generally assist reception staff as required:
o Provide reception cover as necessary including providing holiday cover
o Organise refreshments for meetings
o Collect, open and distribute Royal Mail post
o Deliver/collect by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses
o Franking outgoing mail
o Answer calls
o Greeting clients
Qualifications
* 5 x GCSE Passes at grade C or above.
* Law Degree.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
* Previous experience within a Legal Practice.
* Use of case management systems.
Skills
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
* Structured and organised.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Able to touch type.
Competencies
* Proactive and organised.
Attributes
* Willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
* Team player.
Why work at Chattertons
Founded in 1856, Chattertons is one of the UK’s oldest and most respected law firms, proudly serving communities across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. As a Top 200 law firm, we offer a comprehensive range of legal and financial services to individuals and businesses, with particular expertise in commercial property, corporate law, dispute resolution, and agriculture. Our commitment to excellence is matched by our dedication to local engagement—many of our team members actively contribute to the community as trustees, governors, and business advocates.
Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.
Please email your CV and covering letter to: recruitment@chattertons.com
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