Legal Assistant - Private Wealth

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.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the Private Wealth team in Exeter. This role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual with strong administrative skills who enjoys supporting a busy team and delivering an excellent client experience.

Working closely with Partners, fee earners and PAs, the successful candidate will provide administrative support to help ensure matters are managed efficiently and effectively.

• Open new matters and support client onboarding processes.
• Manage electronic files and document management systems.
• Prepare and format legal documents and PDFs.
• Assist with DocuSign, deeds management and document bundles.
• Produce reports and provide general administrative support.
• Liaise with clients, third parties and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented and able to manage a varied workload within a professional environment.

• Previous administrative experience is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to use initiative.
• Committed to delivering excellent service and working collaboratively.