Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 180 partners and 1000 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East. Our global footprint is further enhanced by our strategic partnership with Interlaw which works to facilitate our management of multi-jurisdictional matters. We have leading practices in Corporate, Litigation, Tax, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Private Wealth.
We've always been proud of our natural commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and value the variety of our partnership. We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. Our strategic direction is shaped by a desire to grow our business in a way that is responsible and sustainable and has the principles of ESG at its core, guiding the way we operate firmwide.
Join Trowers and Hamlins as a Team Assistant in our Birmingham office. As a Team Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive administrative help to partners and fee earners, contributing to the firm's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable growth. This role is 100% office based.
The Role
The Team Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks essential to the smooth operation of the firm.
- Provide full administrative help to partners, fee earners, and PAs
- Manage filing and file management, including opening and closing files
- Assist at internal and external seminars
- Produce and engross documents, and compile bibles of documents
- Obtain official copy documents from local authorities and search providers
- Use Land Registry Portal and other online search services
- Maintain filing and document management systems
- Assist with file archiving and retrieval services
- Perform scanning, photocopying, and printing tasks
- Support and cover for administrative staff and assist other departments as needed
- Handle incoming/outgoing post duties and cover reception when required
The Candidate
The ideal Team Assistant will possess the following qualities and skills.
- Passionate and flexible with a proactive attitude
- Ability to work autonomously with minimum supervision
- Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Previous administrative experience is desirable
- Ability to handle and prioritise competing demands effectively
- A dedicated team player with the ability to use initiative
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.
If you require any further information on any of our vacancies or would like to discuss any adjustments or additional support that you might need either during the recruitment process or after the offer stage, please feel free to contact our recruitment team on [email protected]
As part of our firm recruitment policy our candidates are subject to employment screening background checks. These checks include personal details, education and employment history, professional qualifications and credit and criminal checks as appropriate.
