291 Legal Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Legal Administration Assistant
Salary: Up to 24k
Location: Tamworth

Our well established client are seeking a motivated administration assistant to join their corporate/commercial department.

The role will involve performing a broad range of administrative tasks including:

• Audio and copy typing, word processing, document management, filing, and completing standard legal forms.
• Manage the full lifecycle of legal files, including opening, closing, and time recording.
• Answer incoming calls, take detailed messages, and ensure appropriate follow-up or escalation to the relevant lawyer.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all necessary documents and materials are prepared in advance.
• Carry out routine office duties such as photocopying, preparing mail, and offering refreshments to clients and legal staff.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably requested by Fee Earners, the Head of Department, or Directors.

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks and managing competing deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Capable of performing well under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional tone
• Confident in typing and data entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Discreet and trustworthy when working with sensitive or confidential information.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.

URGENT INTERVIEWS ASAP

This top and exciting firm of Solicitors with offices in East Sussex, are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant/Secretary to work with a great team in their Commercial Conveyancing department, you will be working in their Eastbourne office. The is full time role, working for a new Commercial  Solicitor so this is a new role, the firm are really very friendly and caring of their staff along with being professional and offering great benefits and working in a great team.

The successful candidate will need previous experience as a Legal Secretary preferably in a Commercial Conveyancing department, excellent typing and IT skills.

In return the company are offering the following

1) Excellent salary

2) Brilliant benefits

3) Career progression

4) Great team to work in.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit

URGENT INTERVIEWS ASAP

This top and exciting firm of Solicitors with offices in East Sussex, are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant/Secretary to work with a great team in their Commercial Conveyancing department, you will be working in their Eastbourne office. The is full time role, working for a new Commercial  Solicitor so this is a new role, the firm are really very friendly and caring of their staff along with being professional and offering great benefits and working in a great team.

The successful candidate will need previous experience as a Legal Secretary preferably in a Commercial Conveyancing department, excellent typing and IT skills.

In return the company are offering the following

1) Excellent salary

2) Brilliant benefits

3) Career progression

4) Great team to work in.

To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit

Do you have legal assistant experience? Are you a team player?

Our client has a wonderful opportunity for someone to join their team and really make a difference. You will be supporting the Fee Earners and be a vital part of the expanding team.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
li>Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Competitive pension scheme

Key Responsibilities:

• Typing correspondence
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Answering phone calls
• Formatting and updating documents
• Working on Excel spreadsheets
• Archiving and closing files
• Managing administration processes
• Making tea and coffees for the team
• General ad hoc duties.
• Working to deadlines
• Working with confidential and sensitive matters

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous legal secretarial experience is essential or experience within a law firm in an administrative capacity
• Strong IT skills and ability to work between different systems
• Ability to provide strong administrative support               

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.

Legal Assistant

Birmingham City Centre

(phone number removed)

BCR/AK/31796

Bell Cornwall Recruitment's client is a mid-sized law firm in Birmingham City Centre, who are looking for the ideal candidate to support their Family Law Partner in a Legal Assistant position. This role will blend some of the duties of a paralegal and a legal secretary, directly supporting the partner with diary management and other secretarial duties as well as drafting documents, conducting legal research and opening and closing files.

The Role:

• Managing the Family Law Partner's diary and inbox
• Opening and closing legal files
• Conducting legal research
• Client communication on behalf of the Partner
• Ad hoc administrative support to the partner, allowing them to focus on fee earning activity

The ideal Legal Assistant will have:

• Experience and a clear understanding of Family Law, including documents and terminology
• A meticulous attention to detail
• A can do attitude, able to provide comprehensive administrative support using your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Qualifications in law would be desirable- this role will not be progressing towards qualification. however. The ideal candidate will not have ambitions to qualify as a solicitor

If you have experience in family law and a desire to work in a legal support capacity in the long term then please get in touch!

Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now!

BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful.

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(For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups)

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Job Title: Legal Secretary

Location: Birmingham

Hours: 9.15 am to 5.15 pm, Monday to Friday (office based)

Salary: 27,000 per annum

About Our Client:
Join a dynamic and growing Private Client Department within a reputable organisation! Our client is dedicated to providing outstanding service to their clients, and they are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to be a vital part of their collaborative team. You will work alongside 10 talented individuals led by the Head of Department.

Responsibilities:
As a Legal Secretary, you will:

• Provide full secretarial support to fee earners, including diary management and document preparation
• Handle dictation typing, preparing correspondence, documents, and forms
• Assist in the administration of wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring compliance with legal processes
• Manage correspondence, filing, and maintaining client records
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries from clients and external parties

Our Ideal Candidate (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• Proven 1-2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary within a Private Client department
• Excellent typing skills with the ability to accurately process legal documents from various dictation sources
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, adept at prioritising a busy workload
• Good telephone manner, accurately taking messages from clients
• Proficient IT skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with Tikit or similar case management systems is desirable

How to apply:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that values collaboration and excellence, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch. Let's make a difference together!

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Legal Assistant

Location: Guildford (Office based)

Salary: 25-30k (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Benefits: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, Private medical insurance, Gym membership discounts, Pension scheme, Enhanced maternity pay, Sick & So much more!

Overview:

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Property Department.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your legal skills in a fast-paced, professional environment!

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Legal Assistant, you will be at the heart of various legal functions. Your contributions will be key in ensuring smooth operations, and you'll be involved in:

• Completing Stamp Duty forms with accuracy
• Ordering property searches and Land Registry documents
• Preparing completion statements
• Drafting contracts, Transfer Deeds, Notices, and letters
• Liaising with banks and ordering redemption statements
• Updating lender portals efficiently
• Providing essential administrative support

What We are Looking For?

To thrive in this role, you should ideally have some experience in conveyancing (but don't worry, training will be provided!). Here are the qualities we value most:

• Attention to Detail
• Organisational Skills
• Team Player
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficiency using all MS packages
• Case management knowledge (desired)

If you are eager to embark on this exciting journey, we want to hear from you! APPLY NOW or send your CV to (url removed).

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Julie Rose Recruitment is currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our client’s Civil Litigation Department at their Bexleyheath office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their legal career and progress within a dynamic team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative support to fee earners, including some secretarial duties, and liaise effectively with clients and staff to ensure the smooth operation of the department. With proper training, you will have the opportunity to manage your own debt recovery and debt litigation files, making this an ideal position for career growth.

• Inputting and updating case information on the firm’s case management system
• Issuing client bills and processing invoices
• Communicating with clients via telephone and email, handling enquiries and updating on case progress
• Performing general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing
• Opening and closing legal files
• Audio and copy typing of correspondence, legal forms, and letters
• Sending Letter Before Claims and issuing legal proceedings

• Proven experience as a secretary, legal assistant, or credit controller
• Fast and accurate typist
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

If you’re eager to develop your legal career within a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is delighted to present an outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join a prestigious Private Client team in Axminster

An ideal role for law graduates or experienced legal professionals seeking to build their career with a values-driven firm that truly invests in their people and community.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established legal practice built on strong foundational values that define their approach to both client service and employee development. They demonstrate unwavering commitment to their local community through corporate social responsibility initiatives and maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence in everything they do.

About the Role

This exciting position offers the opportunity to join a supportive Private Client team where you'll work alongside experienced Legal Advisors to deliver exceptional service to clients dealing with some of life's most important legal matters. The role provides excellent exposure to various aspects of private client work, from estate planning and probate to trusts and tax planning. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and your professional development is actively supported through comprehensive training opportunities.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to Legal Advisors with their diverse Private Client caseloads
li>Handle client communications professionally via telephone, email, and face-to-face meetings
• Manage client files and maintain accurate records in accordance with firm procedures
• Coordinate appointments and meetings for the Private Client team
• Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries as required
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth team operations
• Support fee earners with billing and time recording processes
• Contribute to the team's commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Legal Assistant Requirements

• Law Graduate with genuine interest in pursuing a career in Private Client work
  OR
• An experienced Legal Assistant from any legal discipline looking to transition into Private Client
• Strong motivation and enthusiasm for learning and professional development
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Professional telephone manner and confident client-facing abilities
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional standards
• Interest in helping clients with sensitive and important legal matters

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £23,500 - £28,000 depending on experience
< i>23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year
• Company pension scheme
• Working with a values-driven firm committed to employee development
• Plus much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be either a motivated law graduate eager to start their career in Private Client work, or an experienced legal professional looking to specialise in this rewarding area of law. You should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and genuine empathy when dealing with clients who may be facing difficult circumstances.

We're looking for someone who shares our core values of integrity, excellence, and service, and who is committed to building lasting relationships with both clients and colleagues. You'll be someone who takes pride in attention to detail, enjoys variety in their work, and is excited about the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive, established practice.

Contact Dani at Avocet Legal Careers today to discuss this exciting opportunity