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If you are interested in pursuing or progressing your career in Law, are enthusiastic about developing your skills and knowledge, have excellent communication skills and are passionate about client care, we’d love to hear from you!

Penderlaw Solicitors are a well-established, professional, and friendly law firm in the centre of Truro, specialising in (but not limited to) Property, Wills, Probate, Family Law, Disputes and Commercial. We are seeking new team members, from entry level through to Paralegals, Executives and those NQ or with PQE+. In addition, we regularly offer work experience for over 18s.

We are proud of our success and our people, providing clients with good quality legal services, from experts who care. We have a proven track record in investing in our people, supporting and encouraging career progression whilst building on our reputation and expertise.

Current Vacancies


Penderlaw are currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant / Receptionist with immediate start. We are a well-established, professional and friendly law firm based in the centre of Truro. The candidate will have experience in customer service and an interest in law. Experience in a role handling confidential and sensitive information would also be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be organised, professional, and capable of handling a variety of tasks related to both client-facing interactions and back-office administration. Office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, there is a level of flexibility on offer for the right individual. Salary is negotiable and based on experience.

The role

Call handling, assisting clients, diverting calls and taking comprehensive messages for Fee Earners
First point of contact for visitors
Delivery of an effective and client focused service both over the phone and face to face
Complying with the firm’s procedures and manuals, in-house training given
Daily checking and distribution of incoming post and preparation and posting of outgoing post
Stock check and replenishing of office supplies
General administration such as filing, scanning, file opening and closing

About you

A positive, can do attitude
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A high level of numeracy and computer literacy
Discretion and understanding of confidentiality in a legal setting
Excellent attention to detail, file management and organisational skills
Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably within a legal environment and in handling confidential and sensitive information
Adopting the firm’s ethos in maintaining a professional and friendly approach, with the upmost commitment to client care
Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Able to work using own initiative as well as working well as part of a team

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Pay: From £22,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person

We offer

  • Competitive salaries
  • Bonus schemes
  • 20 days annual holiday allowance (increasing by a day a year, up to 5 years)
  • + generous break over Christmas/New Year
  • City centre parking provided FOC when available
  • Company pension scheme
  • Free/Subsidised legal services
  • Subsidised yoga classes
  • Support in career progression & study leave where agreed
  • In-house training & courses
  • Practising Certificate costs covered
  • Flexible/home working as agreed
  • Departmental fee targets

About you

  • A positive, can do attitude
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A high level of numeracy and computer literacy
  • Excellent attention to detail, file management and organisational skills
  • Previous experience in a customer service role, preferably within a legal environment
  • Adopting the firm’s ethos in maintaining a professional and friendly approach, with the upmost commitment to client care
  • Ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines
  • Able to work using own initiative as well as working well as part of a team

If you wish to put forward your interest in joining our team, or would like to send us an enquiry regarding work experience placements, please email your cover letter and CV to us at management@penderlaw.co.uk