Department
Employment
Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent
Location
Bristol
Job Summary
What you’ll do
This is an exciting opportunity for a PA/Secretary looking to take the next step in their career and join our growing and highly successful Employment team in Bristol.
Legal support is integral to the success of our lawyers and clients - joining as a Legal Support Assistant you will receive full training and support from our existing and highly experienced support team. You will be part of a legal support team, providing efficient and effective PA and secretarial support to a team of over 20 lawyers and HR professionals. You will be supporting activities such as compliance, billing, email and matter management, business development activities and credit control. You will also manage diaries including travel arrangements, expenses, meetings and accommodation. You will build excellent working relationships with clients, work referrers and colleagues, often being their first point of contact.
Our award-winning Employment team advises businesses and individuals on a full range of employment law and HR issues, including right to work and personal immigration.
Who you are
Ideally with some legal support experience from a previous role, or administrative experience working with a professional services or similar business, you will have exceptional customer/client service skills. Upon joining the firm, full training will be provided.
As a naturally confident and outgoing individual, you will be passionate about providing an excellent level of support, whilst having a 'can-do' and helpful attitude. With a keen eye for detail, you will be eager to prove yourself in the role and to develop yourself. You will be eager to learn and understand the Firm's services and how we work with clients and support colleagues, with an ability to provide proactive support, anticipating the needs of those you are supporting and your colleagues.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to attend the office at least three times per week, so an ability to travel to our Bristol office is essential.
Why join Team Ashfords?
Ask our people, and they will tell you that they genuinely enjoy coming to work and spending time with their colleagues. We're confident that once you discover our open and friendly culture, it won't take long for you to feel the same.
We have a genuine team approach at Ashfords because we know that when talented people work together, we achieve more for our clients and each other. We also recognise that each of our career journeys is unique. So, we will be ambitious for you and give you the support you need to develop your career, your way.
Importantly, we will give you the space and flexibility for your life outside work too.
Our goal? To help you realise your full potential as part of a forward-thinking team and business.
That's what sets us apart.
Our Offer
We offer a range of benefits to support you at work and at home.
This includes a flexible working framework, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.
We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access to the Calm mindfulness app.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including taking part in fundraising initiatives and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.
For a full list of benefits, please see the attachment below.
What next?
Interested in this vacancy but not sure you match all the requirements?
At Ashfords, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We offer training and development opportunities to all of our people to help everyone reach their full potential. Even if your skills and experience aren't a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. If you're not the right candidate for this role, you could be the right candidate for other positions at Ashfords.
For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alison Board, Talent Attraction Assistant, on 01392 333 663 or via email: a.board@ashfords.co.uk.
Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
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