The Company

Our client is one of the UK’s largest dedicated financial services disputes practices, with partner-led teams across all jurisdictions. The team works with major UK and international banks, challenger banks, and fintech businesses, delivering commercial and practical advice to help resolve disputes.

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking an Office Assistant to join the Financial Litigation team. This full-time, hybrid role supports the team with a range of administrative tasks and provides essential back-office support to ensure work is completed efficiently and within required timescales.

The role reports to the team supervisor and involves regular liaison with fee earners and clients. It is well suited to someone who is organised, responsive, and comfortable working in a busy professional environment.

Responsibilities will include

• Filing at regular intervals.
• Supporting fee earners with administrative tasks and actioning work delegated by the team supervisor.
• Providing telephone support and handling client queries in fee earners’ absence.
• Opening new instructions accurately and within service standards.
• Closing files.
• Maintaining effective record keeping.
• Completing allocated tasks within the required timeframe and level of accuracy.

The Person

Our client is seeking a highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and client-focused individual with strong telephone communication skills. You will need to work accurately, manage your workload effectively, and maintain a professional approach at all times.

• Strong attention to detail and effective record keeping skills.
• Confident telephone communication skills.
• Ability to complete allocated tasks within deadlines and to a high standard.
• Client-focused mindset.
• Previous experience in an administrative or support role would be beneficial.

The Hours

Full-time, 35 hours

The Salary

£26,000 per annum (temp equivalent hourly rate £14.29).

The Location

Bristol