1,635 Legal Assistants jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? This exciting opportunity as a Legal Support Assistant offers the chance to work alongside industry specialists in Commercial and Agricultural Property. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is eager to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company that values precision, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Paying up to £27.5k and excellent company benefits. 

What You Will Do:

- Provide high-level legal administrative support to fee earners, assisting in complex transactions and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients.

- Maintain client files, prepare bundles, and organise documentation with meticulous attention to detail.

- Track, monitor, and record time spent on client matters, ensuring accurate billing and fee earning of up to one hour daily.

- Liaise with clients, gather information, and support meetings by taking notes and progressing matters efficiently.

- Manage diaries, organise client appointments, and handle enquiries to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

- Uphold professional standards, comply with statutory requirements, and support colleagues during holidays or absences.

What You Will Bring:

- Demonstrable experience in a high-level administrative support role, ideally within a legal environment.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- A positive attitude towards learning and development, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.

- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

This role is integral to the company's mission of delivering outstanding legal services, strengthening client relationships, and driving business growth. You will play a key part in ensuring clients' needs are met while contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and professionalism.

Location:

This role is based in a dynamic and accessible location in Hereford, offering a professional yet welcoming environment for career growth.

Interested?:

If you're ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding Legal Support Assistant role, apply today and start your journey towards a fulfilling career in the legal sector!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant will include:

• Organising refreshments for meetings;
• Collect, open, scan and distribute Royal Mail post.
• Deliver/collect items by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• All photocopying required by the Document Production Team/Fee Earners.
• Filing and Scanning as directed by the Team Leader.
• Frank outgoing mail ready for collection.
• Close files using the standard office procedure.
• Provide cover on reception as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery and re-order as/when required.
• Project work including: developing and maintaining a data base of wills and deeds, locating, retrieving and filing from the system as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Answering calls;
• Greeting clients;
• Any other ad-hoc duties.

Hours of Work: 8.30 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (38.75 hours)
Location: Horncastle

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? This exciting opportunity as a Legal Support Assistant offers the chance to work alongside industry specialists in Commercial and Agricultural Property. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional environment and is eager to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company that values precision, collaboration, and client satisfaction. Paying up to £27.5k and excellent company benefits. 

What You Will Do:

- Provide high-level legal administrative support to fee earners, assisting in complex transactions and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service to clients.

- Maintain client files, prepare bundles, and organise documentation with meticulous attention to detail.

- Track, monitor, and record time spent on client matters, ensuring accurate billing and fee earning of up to one hour daily.

- Liaise with clients, gather information, and support meetings by taking notes and progressing matters efficiently.

- Manage diaries, organise client appointments, and handle enquiries to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

- Uphold professional standards, comply with statutory requirements, and support colleagues during holidays or absences.

What You Will Bring:

- Demonstrable experience in a high-level administrative support role, ideally within a legal environment.

- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- A positive attitude towards learning and development, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.

- High attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

This role is integral to the company's mission of delivering outstanding legal services, strengthening client relationships, and driving business growth. You will play a key part in ensuring clients' needs are met while contributing to the company's reputation for excellence and professionalism.

Location:

This role is based in a dynamic and accessible location in Hereford, offering a professional yet welcoming environment for career growth.

Interested?:

If you're ready to make a difference and take on this rewarding Legal Support Assistant role, apply today and start your journey towards a fulfilling career in the legal sector!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and rewarding environment? This Legal Support Assistant role offers an incredible opportunity to contribute to a team of specialists within the Clinical Negligence department. With a focus on professional growth, this company is dedicated to providing a supportive and inspiring work culture, where your skills and ambition will be valued and nurtured. With a salary up to £27.5k per annum plus excellent benefits, this is your chance to work on meaningful projects that make a real difference, while developing your career in the legal industry.

What You Will Do:

- Provide high-level legal administrative support to the Clinical Negligence department, assisting Fee Earners in delivering exceptional service to clients.

- Handle client-related enquiries, organise appointments, and maintain diaries to ensure smooth workflow.

- Prepare and manage client files, correspondence, and bundles, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

- Record and monitor time spent on client matters, ensuring billing is prompt and accurate.

- Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external contacts to strengthen relationships and enhance fee income.

- Assist with file closures and ensure all professional obligations are met efficiently.

What You Will Bring:

- Demonstrable experience in high-level administrative support roles, ideally within a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt your style and build rapport with a variety of stakeholders.

- Strong organisational and time management skills, with a meticulous attention to detail.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a solid understanding of GDPR principles.

- Positive attitude towards learning and development, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.

This Legal Support Assistant role is integral to the success of the Clinical Negligence team, contributing to the delivery of efficient services and strengthening client relationships. The company values professionalism, collaboration, and excellence, and this position plays a key role in upholding those standards. Joining this team means being part of an organisation recognised for its expertise and commitment to quality within the legal industry.

Location:

This position is based in a convenient location within Hereford, offering an accessible and professional working environment.

Interested?:

If you're ready to make a difference and advance your career as a Legal Support Assistant, don't wait! Apply now to join this exceptional team and take the next step in your professional journey.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant will include:

• Organising refreshments for meetings;
• Collect, open, scan and distribute Royal Mail post.
• Deliver/collect items by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• All photocopying required by the Document Production Team/Fee Earners.
• Filing and Scanning as directed by the Team Leader.
• Frank outgoing mail ready for collection.
• Close files using the standard office procedure.
• Provide cover on reception as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery and re-order as/when required.
• Project work including: developing and maintaining a data base of wills and deeds, locating, retrieving and filing from the system as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Answering calls;
• Greeting clients;
• Any other ad-hoc duties.

Hours of Work: 8.30 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (38.75 hours)
Location: Horncastle

Legal Administrator Private Client

Location: Tyneside

Job Type: permanent, full time, would consider 4 days pro rata office based

Salary: £22-24k

We are recruiting on behalf of a well regarded law firm seeking a capable and detail oriented Legal Administrator to join their busy Private Client team.

This is an excellent opportunity to support a team of experienced solicitors and paralegals, providing .

Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, agile team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

Why Michelmores? Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as.