Tozers LLP is a leading firm of solicitors with offices in Exeter, Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offering an extensive legal service to businesses and individuals both locally and nationally.
We are one of the few firms in the UK who excel in medical negligence claims, in the top tier Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We offer a quality service to families and individuals across the UK.
We pride ourselves on the high levels of care that we give to all our clients, you will be joining an experienced, friendly and expanding team dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for our clients.
We act for clients in a wide range of claims and specialise in complex and high value claims arising from birth injuries. This position offers an opportunity to learn from a very experienced team of specialist lawyers. We also offer hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
What you’ll be doing
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic assistant who will provide professional, proactive support to members of the Tozers’ Clinical Negligence Team, enabling them to remain organised and to work efficiently and effectively. The work is fast-paced and client-focused.
You will be required to assist with opening, closing and archiving client files, audio and copy-typing, proof reading and updating dictated work, dealing with emailed or telephone client enquires, document production, dealing with requests to retrieve or store documents such as deeds in the strong room, assisting lawyers generally with administrative responsibilities including diary management and bookings for conferences with experts and counsel, arranging bank transfers at the request of the fee-earning team and preparing account receipts/payments and bills and maintain records relating to this fielding initial new client enquiries.
What we’re looking for
Experience in an administrative role, particularly in a legal setting, will be an advantage but is not necessary. We do expect you to have ambitions to develop your legal skills in a leading team.
What you’ll have
You will be very well organised and will enjoy organising others. You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and will be happy to adapt to the requirements of the tasks facing you. You will be able to take a calm and sympathetic approach to direct contact with clients and their families.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to demonstrate use of their initiative and problem-solving skills and how they have used these in previous positions. Attention to detail, in all aspects of your work, is essential.
An ability to work closely with team members and a willingness to work as part of a team with the aim of achieving a common goal is essential.
You will also be able to balance a variety of responsibilities and be able to manage your time and workload efficiently. An aptitude for maintaining a calm approach to working within a busy working environment will be very helpful as will the ability to communicate effectively with both colleagues and clients.
What we have
We believe that our people are our most important asset, and are committed to supporting our teams, cultivating a healthy culture of challenge and expectation with support and care. We invest in our teams and our infrastructure to ensure that we attract and retain talented staff, and are committed to giving all colleagues the opportunity to reach their full potential, with a real focus on training and development.
Our values; high quality work, healthy growth and happy teams are at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about our vision and values, commitment to colleague wellbeing, and colleague benefits on our website.
