Administrative Assistant

July 2025

We are looking for someone to work full time in our Offices, working with our friendly central support team. 

The successful candidate is likely to have experience of working in an office in a professional services firm and the experience must include: 

• Dealing with clients/customers over the telephone;
• Electronic filing systems;
• Experience of Microsoft Office products. 

It will be an advantage to have worked in a law firm previously and to have good typing skills. There is plenty of opportunity for development within the firm, with support and training provided.

Role and responsibilities

• To answer telephones promptly and politely and do everything possible to assist the caller;
• Open daily post and scan on to electronic case management system;
• Assist with outgoing post;
• Document archiving and filing;
• General support to the reception and secretarial team;
• To welcome visitors to the office, offering coffee and making them comfortable

We need everyone in the firm to have a caring but professional approach – high standards of personal service to our clients are essential.  

Benefits will include (after a probationary period):

• 25 days holiday
• Private Health
• Subsidised gym membership
• Life insurance
• Contributory pension
• Attendance Bonus scheme (maximum £250)
• Annual bonus on firm hitting target (one week’s pay)
• Regular social events

 We work collaboratively, involving the entire firm in our decisions and creating a lively and enjoyable working environment.  

Start date:         As soon as available

Salary range:     Competitive, depending on existing skills and experience. 

Please apply to Jenny Roberts, Operations Director on jenny.roberts@hughjonessolicitors.co.uk with a CV and covering email.