Overview
Our client, a prestigious London law firm with a long-established reputation for excellence, is seeking a diligent and highly organised Records Assistant. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a professional, supportive, and well-structured legal environment.
As the recruitment partner for this firm, we are looking for candidates with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in records, information governance, and operational support.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day management of physical and electronic records.
- Assist with file cataloguing, indexing, tracking, retrieval, and returns.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date database entries and ensure data integrity.
- Coordinate the preparation, archiving, and movement of files with off-site storage providers.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with the firm???s data governance and records retention policies.
- Support audits, inventories, and internal processes across the records function.
- Provide prompt, professional support to legal teams requesting file access.
- Uphold secure handling, transport, and disposal of confidential information.
- Deliver general administrative support to the Records & Information team.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in records, information management, administration, or a similar support role (legal experience advantageous but not essential).
- Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and professionally.
- Comfortable working with databases, document management platforms, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, service-driven approach.
- Ability to prioritise, multitask, and work efficiently in a fast-paced professional environment.
- A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and readiness to learn.
What the Firm Offers
- A welcoming and inclusive culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing.
- Professional development and training opportunities within Information & Records Management.
- Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
- Salary up to £30k, plus benefits package
