Legal Office Support Assistant

Job Details

Salary: £25,989 - £26,824 per annum

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: To be confirmed following shortlisting

Overview

Join our Legal Support Administration team to support functions for the Solicitors, Legal Executives, and Paralegals within the Legal Department. This role empowers you to problem solve, work under pressure with tight deadlines, and effectively communicate with managers.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include carrying out daily support functions for a department of around 74 lawyers. The areas of work cover all aspects of legal requirements, office administration, and finances on a daily basis and under tight deadlines. Due to the nature of the role this is an office based position in County Hall, Trowbridge, 5 days a week. Working in a legal environment is very demanding with many interruptions where an individual will need to think on their feet and be prepared to leave one task to complete another more urgent.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who thinks quickly on their feet and has the ability to prioritise more important tasks. You will be well organised, flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure dealing with last minute workloads in a busy environment. Ideally, you should be a fast learner and worker with an ability to retain information; strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential, as are good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. The ideal candidate should have prior admin experience and proficiency with Microsoft systems, and preferably prior legal admin experience.

Benefits

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a "One Council" ethos. Find out more about our identity, staff networks, and employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported, and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and our identity.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.