About Us

• We are an award-winning specialist Family Law Solicitors Practice
• We are one of the largest and fastest growing family law solicitors’ teams in the South-West
• We are based in modern office premises with parking at Pynes Hill Business Park, Exeter
• We are a progressive business with exciting plans for 2022 and employee engagement is a key factor in driving our plans forward
• We have a committed, friendly and inclusive team. We are a real living wage employer and highly committed to training

We are seeking an Admin Assistant to assist the work of our Finance Manager and Business Development Manager:

• Help to manage the company’s social media strategy
• Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information

• Assist in the organising of promotional and networking events, and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success, and manage the company’s social committee
• Assist in managing the website and overseeing content creation by working with third party suppliers

• Provide cover to the client services team, taking new client calls and liaising with the lawyers

• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and co-ordination of the Finance and Business Development Teams and company’s activities.

Over time, there is scope for the role to progress – depending upon the skills and preferences of the successful candidate and the needs of the business.

Candidate specification

• Good organisational skills
• Good understanding of office management and marketing principles
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Email marketing programs etc.)
• Good communication, people, and written skills
• Be enthusiastic, creative and a team player
• A methodical and/or task orientated work-style

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Salary

£18,000 – £20,000 per year depending on experience.

Please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]

Closing date Friday 1st April 2022.

I founded Ian Walker Family Law and Mediation Solicitors from scratch in 2013. Initially it was just me and a computer.

From 2015 we started to build a team. This now consists of 6 Solicitors and a Legal Executive plus 5 support. By the time we get to 2019 we are expecting to add at least one more Solicitor.

We have an experienced and respected team. Three of the Solicitors in my team have been partners and heads of the family law departments at previous practices. In fact are now one of the most experienced family law teams in Devon and Somerset. 

Grown through recommendation and good business planning and by being well connected and respected in our local family law networks. 

I am the longstanding chair of the Devon Region of the family solicitors organisation Resolution. I am also a past member of the Law Society Family Law Committee.

Following a mid year review of our organisation, we have identified the need for a new member in our support team…

The Role; Administration assistant/legal assistant/paralegal/Legal PA

We are recruiting an administration assistant/legal assistant/paralegal/Legal PA who will be responsible for;

• Document management (paper and digital)
• Preparing Trial Bundles
• Diary management
• Telephone contact with clients and professionals and new enquiries.
• Assisting with move to digital working and compliance with professional standards.

We don’t have traditional secretaries, so there is no audio typing.

Person Specification

Most importantly we are looking for someone who will fit into the team, who is hardworking and self-motivated with a good sense of humour.

The successful candidate will have/be most of the following:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Outstanding IT skills
• Tidy and organised
• Team player
• Familiarity with SOS connect case management software
• Experience of time recording
• A sunny personality/good sense of humour

More about the role

• You will be based in Honiton. We could have based ourselves in Exeter but don’t like sitting in commuter traffic! (We see clients in Exeter/Taunton/Yeovil offices by appointment)
• There is a carpark at the East Devon Business centre where we are based.
• All team members have 5 weeks holiday a year. We have also given additional discretionary days when closing the office between Xmas and New Year.
• We try to have a team curry 3/4 times a year.
• This is a full time role.
• Normal office hours.
• Salary dependent on experience.

Please email your CV and covering letter to me at [email protected]