119 Legal Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

This temporary Legal Assistant role in Lewes requires a professional with a focus on providing administrative and legal support within the professional services industry. The position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Client Details

The employer is a professional services firm that operates within the legal sector. As a small-sized organisation, they are known for their specialised services and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for their clients.

Description

As a Legal Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation and file management.
• Assist with legal research and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage correspondence with clients and external parties as required.
• Support the team in preparing for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and update internal databases and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with billing and invoicing tasks related to legal services.
• Handle ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using office software and legal databases.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Previous commercial or residential property experience

Job Offer

• A temporary role with the opportunity to enhance your legal and administrative skills.
• A professional and supportive working environment in Lewes.
• An opportunity to gain experience within the professional services industry.

If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual, this Legal Assistant position in Lewes could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is thrilled to present this outstanding opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Private Client team at a leading Southwest legal and financial planning firm.

This role offers the perfect opportunity to provide exceptional administrative support while building long-term client relationships in a supportive, family-friendly environment that truly values work-life balance.

About the Client

Our client is a prestigious Southwest legal and financial planning firm that takes pride in building long-term client relationships. They offer comprehensive expert advice across a range of legal and financial services for individuals and businesses.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator to join a busy Private Client team where you'll play a vital role in supporting Fee Earners and maintaining exceptional client service standards. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills and attention to detail will be highly valued.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional administrative support to Private Client Fee Earners
li>Manage diaries and organise meetings with precision and efficiency
• Maintain accurate records and client files to the highest standards
• Act as key point of contact for clients alongside Fee Earners
• Draft letters, documents, and correspondence with attention to detail
• Support the team in delivering high-quality client service across all matters

Legal Assistant Requirements

• Experience in a legal assistant role within private client
• A high degree of accuracy
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail in all tasks
• Excellent organisational abilities with capability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communication skills for building positive client relationships
• Professional telephone manner and client service focus
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays and additional birthday day off
• Private Healthcare and life assurance cover
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted legal costs
• Rewards scheme
• Flexible arrangements
• Plus so much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a highly organised professional with proven experience in busy administrative roles requiring accuracy and attention to detail. You should be someone who thrives on building positive client relationships and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

You'll be naturally efficient with strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest professional standards. The ideal candidate will appreciate working for a firm that genuinely values work-life balance and invests in employee wellbeing.

For a confidential discussion about this outstanding opportunity, please contact Dani at Avocet Legal Careers today.

Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Property team of a highly reputable, local law firm based in Exeter.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant with specific experience gained within either residential property or commercial property. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an independent, reputable law firm based in Exeter. 

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• You will support the fee earners with their busy and varied caseloads covering both residential property and commercial property
li>You will obtain and review title documents, submit searches and report on search results, deal with Companies House registrations, Land Registry applications etc
• You will draft legal documentation 
< i>You will liaise with clients and third parties via telephone, email and letters
• You will undertake office administration duties, including photocopying, scanning and filing etc

Legal Assistant Requirements:

li>You will have at least 12 months' experience working as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal
• You will have specific residential property or commercial property experience
• You will primarily be able to work independently with some support as needed
• You will have the ability to work to deadlines and able to prioritise your workload
< i>You will be able to work as part of a team and happy to provide support where needed

Benefits:

• Opportunity to be part of a hardworking and friendly team
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Additional time off during the Christmas period
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an experienced Legal Assistant with a passion for property law, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers to explore this exciting opportunity in Exeter.

• Manage Fee Earner diaries, including arranging meetings and appointments
• Handle routine client correspondence and respond to telephone enquiries
• Open and close client files, ensuring accurate maintenance of client records
• Prepare client correspondence, enclosures, and invoices
• Organise and manage hard copy files, including copying, filing, and retrieving documentation
• Request and record payments from clients
• Produce correspondence and documentation from audio dictation
• Submit SDLT returns to HMRC
• Submit property registration applications to the Land Registry
• Assist with drafting contract packs, transfer forms, and other legal documents
• Provide reception cover when required

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (earn additional leave by meeting performance targets)
• Firm-funded eye care, including regular eye tests
• Ongoing training and development, with support for professional qualification study

This temporary Legal Assistant role in Lewes requires a professional with a focus on providing administrative and legal support within the professional services industry. The position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Client Details

The employer is a professional services firm that operates within the legal sector. As a small-sized organisation, they are known for their specialised services and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for their clients.

Description

As a Legal Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation and file management.
• Assist with legal research and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage correspondence with clients and external parties as required.
• Support the team in preparing for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and update internal databases and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with billing and invoicing tasks related to legal services.
• Handle ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using office software and legal databases.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Previous commercial or residential property experience

Job Offer

• A temporary role with the opportunity to enhance your legal and administrative skills.
• A professional and supportive working environment in Lewes.
• An opportunity to gain experience within the professional services industry.

If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual, this Legal Assistant position in Lewes could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career

Salary: £27,705 - £32,594 pa
Location: London – Hybrid, 2 days minimum in the office 3 days working from home.
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Fixed-term Contract – 18 months

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our team on a fixed term contract. If you offer experience of maintaining legal files and databases, and possess good customer service skills, this is an opportunity to play a key role providing comprehensive support to our In-House Advisory Service at the General Dental Council.

Person Specification:

• Experience of maintaining legal files, databases and other records in a legal environment - demonstrating commitment to ensuring quality and accuracy of work, with excellent attention to detail.
li>Experience of dealing with evidence and preparing trial bundles.
• Ability to plan and organise workload, managing own time effectively and suggesting new and more efficient ways of working.
• Strong team-working skills and ability to support others.
• Good customer service skills with a positive, “can do” attitude to all tasks and challenges set.

About us:

Our primary purpose is to protect patient safety and maintain public confidence in dental services. To achieve this, we register qualified dental professionals, set standards for the dental team, investigate complaints about dental professionals' fitness to practise, and work to ensure the quality of dental education.

Our work matters and so do our people. We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion, by recruiting and strengthening our teams with team members from different backgrounds, life experiences and viewpoints. Equality and diversity are not just words, they are what makes our teams strong and able to deliver. We want to be champions of diversity and to have a sense of belonging in the workplace, where everybody has the chance to contribute and to share what is important to them.

Benefits:

The GDC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, that provides an environment that reflects our values and culture and allows employees to flourish.

To support this we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, including flexible working arrangements from day one and employee networks that aid growth and development.

Some of our benefits include: 

27 days holiday (plus statutory) - rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service < i>Flexitime scheme
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Buy/Sell annual leave
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave from 1 years’ service.
< i>Life assurance, income protection plan and enhanced sick leave policy
• Staff discounts including eye care contributions and discounted gym membership. 

We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. 

How to apply:

For further details about the role and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date: 23:59 on 25 August 2025.

As part of your supporting statement, please provide examples of your work experience that align to the role and person specification above, using the STAR format.

We reserve the right to bring this recruitment campaign to an end without notice, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Please no agencies unless instructed otherwise.

Legal Assistant position full time working for a law firm remotely. This role will be Monday to Friday with working hours of 09:00 - 17:00 and no weekend work.

Client Details

My client is a successful boutique law firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions having both a portfolio of national and international clients. They are now looking for a full time Legal Assistant to support the organisation working remotely Monday to Friday.

Description

• Format and proofread Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare markups to NDAs in accordance with client playbooks, with a maximum of two markups per day.
• Develop and maintain document bibles and checklists, ensuring client playbooks and guidelines are consistently updated.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal professionals.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage and organise client files and records efficiently.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements as needed.
• Handle client communications, ensuring timely and professional responses.
• Assist with billing processes and monitor case deadlines.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Ideal familiarity with mergers and acquisitions.
• Desirable experience of forming and handling NDAs.
• Experience working in a law firm
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Job Offer

• Negotiable salary depending upon experience
• Fully remote
• Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility required
• No weekend work
• Fully funded gym membership
• Company laptop provided
• Permanent position
• Can be based anywhere within the United Kingdom

This temporary Legal Assistant role in Lewes requires a professional with a focus on providing administrative and legal support within the professional services industry. The position is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Client Details

The employer is a professional services firm that operates within the legal sector. As a small-sized organisation, they are known for their specialised services and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for their clients.

Description

As a Legal Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to the legal team, including document preparation and file management.
• Assist with legal research and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Manage correspondence with clients and external parties as required.
• Support the team in preparing for hearings, meetings, and other legal proceedings.
• Maintain and update internal databases and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with billing and invoicing tasks related to legal services.
• Handle ad hoc administrative duties as needed.

Profile

A successful Legal Assistant should have:

• Previous experience in a similar role within the professional services industry.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using office software and legal databases.
• An understanding of legal terminology and processes.
• Previous commercial or residential property experience

Job Offer

• A temporary role with the opportunity to enhance your legal and administrative skills.
• A professional and supportive working environment in Lewes.
• An opportunity to gain experience within the professional services industry.

If you are an organised and detail-oriented individual, this Legal Assistant position in Lewes could be the perfect fit for you. Apply today to take the next step in your career

Legal Assistant

Monday to Friday

26,000 - 28,000

Wild Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a highly reputable legal firm in their search for a a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This role involves assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of property transactions, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in conveyancing support, excellent organisational skills, and a client-focused approach. You'll play a key role in maintaining files, preparing documentation, and liaising with clients and third parties.

• Assist with the management of residential property files from instruction to post-completion

• Draft and prepare legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements

• Carry out searches and ID checks

• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors

• Maintain accurate records and update case management systems

• Support fee earners with administrative tasks and file management

• Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and promptly

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal procedures

• Previous experience in a legal assistant or conveyancing support role (minimum of 6 months essential)

• Understanding of residential property transactions and legal terminology

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Shannon at Wild Recruitment today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.