We are Thrings; a successful full-service law firm with sector expertise in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Development of Land, Private Client and Business Growth across a number of practice areas, managing high quality work. We are proud to be ranked in many areas by the Legal 500 and Chambers, due to our client-centric approach.
Our welcoming and inclusive culture provides an attractive place to work, including the valuable benefit of hybrid working.
About the role
We’re seeking a Legal Assistant for our Band 1 ranked Succession & Tax team in our Romsey office. Working closely with our partners and experienced colleagues, you'll become part of a friendly, collaborative team with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of Succession & Tax matters and support fee earners in our other offices.
Day to day, you will have a varied caseload, including:
- Delivering a full legal administrative service, including diary management, document production and typing, file management, billing support, and financial processing
- Utilising case management, IT and accounts systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and high presentation standards
- Supporting Fee Earners and client relationships by managing communications, monitoring emails, calls and post, responding or progressing matters as appropriate, maintaining CRM data, chasing actions, and assisting with ongoing projects
- Managing compliance, records and processes, including file opening, KYC procedures, document control, archiving, and preparation of forms and reports
- Supporting on selected chargeable matters under appropriate supervision to include preparation of wills, LPA’s and trust, probate, and estate administration
About you
We’re extremely proud of the relationship we’ve built with our clients and referrers, being recognised as their trusted legal partner. It’s important to us that you have the right blend of skills to service their needs and develop new relationships:
- Previous experience in a paralegal or legal assistant position is essential
- Strong working knowledge of preparing wills, LPA’s, and assisting on estate, probate, and trust administration
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills
- A strong team player
- Exceptional understanding of confidentiality and high levels of client service
What’s on offer
By joining Thrings you’ll become part of a supportive, inclusive firm offering a relaxed and trusting environment allowing balance between being in the office and working from home. We also offer a great working environment and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!
In return for your hard work, you can expect to receive a variety of flexible benefits which can be tailored to your personal and family needs including Private Medical Insurance, , Life Insurance, Health Cashplan and much more.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and you have the experience to join our team, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
No agencies please
Legal Assistant in Romsey employer: Thrings
Thrings is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment in either our Bristol or Swindon office. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development, competitive salaries, and a range of tailored benefits including Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, complemented by social events that foster collaboration and networking among colleagues.
