Administration Assistant

**Administration Assistant - Cupar**

**Part Time (Afternoons)**

Welcome to a very different kind of law firm. One that recognises its success is down to its people. Where you can be yourself. Be inspired by your talented work colleagues. Where you’ll feel part of a dynamic team. Where, right from the start, you will be trusted with responsibility. This is what a rewarding career looks like at Thorntons.

**What to expect**

We are looking for a new Administration Assistant to join our busy Cupar office. This is a vital role supporting our friendly team of lawyers, paralegals and legal executives. The scope of the role includes the following:

- Wide variety of office administration tasks including scanning, printing and preparing document for client meetings.
- Managing office supplies
- Working closely with our front of house reception team
- Providing reception cover where required: welcoming clients, preparing for meetings, setting up lunches, events.
- Health & Safety checks, including fire alarm tests and coordinating reviews of the building.
- Liaising with central Facilities team about maintenance issues
- Dealing with any onsite contractors
- Liaising with IT department around desk and equipment set up, where required
- Assisting with office mail requirements, including local delivery and collection on occasion
- Overseeing office recycling
- Assisting with office security

**What we’re looking for**

This is an excellent opportunity to join a law firm which is invested in your career progression. For this role, we are looking for the following:

- Enthusiastic, positive and keen to learn
- Friendly, helpful and professional
- Organised
- Teamworker
- Good communication skills, comfortable speaking to colleagues, clients and other office visitors
- Good customer service skills
- Good IT and Administrative skills

**Hours**
- Monday to Friday, 12.30-4.30pm, 20 hours per week

**Doing What’s Right**

A great working environment is the first thing you’ll notice. One where you’ll be inspired and supported by your colleagues. Where we’ll help you achieve what you want from your career. Where you can have both flexibility and connection with our supportive culture. Where you are valued. Where your voice is heard and you can make a difference through our employee network groups.

**As your employer**

Our benefits package goes well beyond competitive remuneration and we recognise and reward your hard work - learn more at rewarding you

**For your Health and Wellbeing**

Our Healthcare Cash Plan covers things like dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, therapy and health screening needs. Our mental health first aiders and access to a 24-hour counselling line provide support for your mental and emotional wellbeing.

**Embracing Diversity and Inclusion**

We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive working environment: one that does not tolerate any form of discrimination at any level. We value a truly diverse workforce: we are all equally different. We celebrate our individuality: from gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith to life experience, we know our differences make us stronger, together.

**For our Community**

We’re proud to be part of the communities we serve across Scotland, that’s why we actively engage with charities that support them. From our annual Charity Wills campaign to regular fundraising and volunteering opportunities, our colleagues give back to communities with skills and advocacy as well as funds.

**Application closing date: 17 March 2024**

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person