Administration Assistant

What you'll do

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their support career and join our successful Disputed Wills & Trusts team.

The team is dedicated to working with clients to provide a personalised solution in circumstances such as having to contest a will, or defend a challenge to a will; or if clients are concerned about their role as a trustee or beneficiary, regarding how a trust is managed. We use our breadth of experience and open-minded outlook to look for creative and alternative ways to resolve disputes.

The culture of the team is supportive and inclusive, with lots of opportunities to learn and get involved in the wider Private Wealth division.

Legal support is integral to the success of our lawyers and clients - joining as a Legal Support Assistant (Legal PA/Secretary) you will receive training and support from the existing and highly experienced support team. You will provide proactive PA support to a team of lawyers supporting activities such as compliance, billing, matter management and credit control. You will also manage diaries including travel arrangements, expenses, meetings and accommodation. You will build excellent working relationships with clients and colleagues, often being the first point of contact. You will support fee earners with managing emails and business development activities.

Who you are

You are passionate about providing an excellent level of support and have a 'can-do' and helpful attitude. You have a keen eye for detail, are keen to prove yourself in the role and to develop the role. You are eager to learn and understand the Firm's services and how we work with clients and support colleagues. You are good at providing proactive support and anticipating the needs of those you are supporting and your colleagues.

Ideally you will have some PA/secretarial experience, not necessarily from a legal environment but some experience in a previous role, ideally within professional services, will be helpful. Although not essential, some customer service experience would also be beneficial, since you can expect to have contact with clients.

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 giving you the freedom to mix home and office working, extra annual leave for your birthday and the option to buy more holiday.

We have a comprehensive package to support physical and mental health including onsite yoga classes and a gym at our head office, healthcare plans, an Employee Assistance programme and free access to the Headspace mindfulness app.

You'll also have the chance to get involved in our responsible business programme, including fundraising initiatives through the Ashfords Foundation and bringing your energy to our environment or diversity groups.

Whats 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 Lauren Weekes, Talent Attraction Assistant, on 01392 333640 or via email: l.weekes@ashfords.co.uk

Or apply now, and we will be in touch with you as soon as possible.