Legal Support Assistant

Mayo Wynne Baxter has over 200 staff and Partners across our Sussex offices and have been providing advice to the people of Sussex and beyond for over 150 years. We are proud of our heritage and our strong reputation in Sussex, but we have clients based across the globe.The firm has an ambitious growth strategy having joined Ampa - the UKs leading group of legal and professional services companies in 2022.Our clients now have access to more than 900 experts across the group. These include new service areas such as planning, cyber security, data protection and risk management, to name a few.Our large Legal Support team comprises of nearly 40 employees including 17 Legal Support Assistants, and also our IT, Archive and Database and Compliance teams.The Legal Support Assistant role plays a pivotal part in ensuring the firm maintain an outstanding level of service to all of our clients.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Legal Support team and contribute to the success of the firm, you will be based in our Lewes office, with roving to any of our other Sussex offices when required.Your key duties will be; document handling, including managing the firms post for your designated officeproof reading letters and documentsscanning, binding and copying of legal documentationmaking appointments and arranging meetings as requiredgreeting and welcoming clientscompleting tasks as requested by the legal teams within your designated officeYou will have; previous administrative experience, either in a law firm or another office environmenthigh degree of efficiency and accuracyexcellent organisational and prioritising skillsthe ability to work in a busy teamexcellent communication and client service skillsFull, valid driving license and access to own car (due to travel between multiple offices)We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.Read more about MWB's fantasticbenefits!We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and were keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.We have offices in hubs in Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington and ChichesterWe encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all.We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do.We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have.JBRP1_UKTJ