Administrative Assistant

Company Overview

Mills & Reeve is a leading UK law firm focused on delivering exceptional service and tailored advice to clients across various industries. With over 1,450 employees, including more than 850 lawyers, the firm prioritises a culture of collaboration and continuous growth, earning recognition as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work and a Platinum Investors in People awardee.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our Family team at the London office. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals enthusiastic about learning and contributing meaningfully within the Executive Support Services team. The role involves a wide range of administrative duties supporting lawyers and executive assistants, ensuring efficient handling of data, documents, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers and executive assistants with diverse administrative tasks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing communication, including post, emails, and documents.
• Conduct file management, data entry, and maintain financial records.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, process expense claims, and prepare various documents.
• Undertake additional duties and ad hoc tasks as required.

Candidate Profile

• Confidence in building relationships and collaborating with colleagues.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and methodical in approach.
• Self-motivated team player with proactive communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn new skills and embrace challenges.

Previous experience in customer service or office environments is advantageous but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Applications may close early if sufficient candidates are received, so early submission is encouraged.

Selected candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening including DBS checks, right to work verification, employment history review, and a self-declaration.

The firm supports responsible and honest use of AI tools during the recruitment process and expects candidates to adhere to guidelines ensuring fair assessment.

Culture and Values

• Ambitious: Striving for excellence, embracing new ideas, and showing passion for work.
• Open: Honest, transparent communication fostering trust and integrity.
• Care: Commitment to colleagues, clients, communities, and environmental stewardship.
• Collaborative: Approachable, supportive, and team-oriented to accomplish goals together.

The firm values diversity and inclusion, offers a supportive work environment, considers flexible working arrangements, and is open to reasonable workplace adjustments.

Benefits

Mills & Reeve provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to employee wellbeing.