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Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Legal Support professional to join a thriving Private Client team in Dorchester

This is a perfect role for experienced legal secretaries or graduates with strong administrative skills looking to advance their career with a values-driven practice that prioritises professional development and client excellence.  

About the Client

Our client is a well-established legal practice experiencing significant growth due to high demand for their services. They are a values-driven firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while maintaining the highest professional standards. The practice prides itself on fostering a collaborative team environment where colleagues are supported to develop their skills and progress their careers. They believe in investing in their people and creating a workplace culture that encourages both individual initiative and teamwork, all while maintaining strong client relationships built on trust and expertise.

About the Role

This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to experienced Private Client Lawyers managing large and varied caseloads. Based in their Dorchester office, you'll play a crucial role in helping lawyers proactively progress their matters while ensuring exceptional client service standards are maintained. The role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of Private Client work, from estate planning and probate to trust administration and lasting powers of attorney, making it ideal for someone looking to specialise in this rewarding area of law.

Legal Support Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Private Client Lawyers
li>Manage digital dictation and produce accurate typed documents with speed and precision
• Assist with document preparation and management for Private Client matters
• Manage professional call handling and maintain excellent client service standards
• Coordinate diary management and appointment scheduling for fee earners
• Assist with Will drafting, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration processes
• Support with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) applications and administration
• Maintain accurate case management systems and embrace paper-lite working methods
• Assist with financial monitoring and Work in Progress billing processes

Legal Support Requirements

• Strong secretarial/administration experience, preferably from a legal background
• Recent graduates with relevant experience or appropriate transferable skills considered
• Previous experience of drafting documents, compliance admin, and document management
• Experience with digital dictation systems essential
• Excellent telephone manner and outstanding client service skills
• Computer and keyboard skills (~60WPM minimum), including proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: £22,222.20 (entry level) or from £3k - 7 for candidates with relevant legal secretarial experience
• Contributory pension scheme 
li>Life Assurance  li>Health cash plan  li>Plus much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal secretary or administrator with a genuine interest in Private Client work, or a motivated graduate with strong transferable skills and a keen desire to build a career in legal support. You should demonstrate excellent organisational abilities, strong attention to detail, and the resilience to handle varied workloads in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone who is articulate, numerate, and possesses the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. Ideally, you'll have working knowledge of Will drafting, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, and LPAs, or be eager to develop these specialist skills.

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

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Legal Support professional to join a thriving Private Client team in Dorchester

This is a perfect role for experienced legal secretaries or graduates with strong administrative skills looking to advance their career with a values-driven practice that prioritises professional development and client excellence.  

About the Client

Our client is a well-established legal practice experiencing significant growth due to high demand for their services. They are a values-driven firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while maintaining the highest professional standards. The practice prides itself on fostering a collaborative team environment where colleagues are supported to develop their skills and progress their careers. They believe in investing in their people and creating a workplace culture that encourages both individual initiative and teamwork, all while maintaining strong client relationships built on trust and expertise.

About the Role

This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to experienced Private Client Lawyers managing large and varied caseloads. Based in their Dorchester office, you'll play a crucial role in helping lawyers proactively progress their matters while ensuring exceptional client service standards are maintained. The role offers excellent exposure to all aspects of Private Client work, from estate planning and probate to trust administration and lasting powers of attorney, making it ideal for someone looking to specialise in this rewarding area of law.

Legal Support Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to Private Client Lawyers
li>Manage digital dictation and produce accurate typed documents with speed and precision
• Assist with document preparation and management for Private Client matters
• Manage professional call handling and maintain excellent client service standards
• Coordinate diary management and appointment scheduling for fee earners
• Assist with Will drafting, Estate Administration, and Trust Administration processes
• Support with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) applications and administration
• Maintain accurate case management systems and embrace paper-lite working methods
• Assist with financial monitoring and Work in Progress billing processes

Legal Support Requirements

• Strong secretarial/administration experience, preferably from a legal background
• Recent graduates with relevant experience or appropriate transferable skills considered
• Previous experience of drafting documents, compliance admin, and document management
• Experience with digital dictation systems essential
• Excellent telephone manner and outstanding client service skills
• Computer and keyboard skills (~60WPM minimum), including proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: £22,222.20 (entry level) or from £3k - 7 for candidates with relevant legal secretarial experience
• Contributory pension scheme 
li>Life Assurance  li>Health cash plan  li>Plus much more!

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced legal secretary or administrator with a genuine interest in Private Client work, or a motivated graduate with strong transferable skills and a keen desire to build a career in legal support. You should demonstrate excellent organisational abilities, strong attention to detail, and the resilience to handle varied workloads in a fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone who is articulate, numerate, and possesses the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism. Ideally, you'll have working knowledge of Will drafting, Estate Administration, Trust Administration, and LPAs, or be eager to develop these specialist skills.

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

Legal Support Assistant Commercial Property
Hereford

The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proactive and highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join the Commercial Property team at a leading law firm. This is a vital support role, providing comprehensive administrative and business support to partners and fee earners, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the departme.

Legal Support Administrator

Manchester City Centre

Hybrid working, min 1 days per week in the office

Full-time, 35 hours per week

On-going temporary contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity

13.27 per hour

Office Angels are currently recruiting for a Legal Support Administrator on behalf of our prestigious client based in Manchester City Centre. If you are looking to work for a company where you can help make a real difference and where the work you do genuinely does matter than this is the role/company for you!

This will initially be a temporary contract which could lead to a permanent opportunity. This will be a hybrid role where you will be expected to attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week, although you will need to attend the office more while training. The pay rate will be 13.27 per hour and after 12 weeks you will be entitled to the weekly equivalent of 38 days holiday per annum.

Duties will include:

• Providing admin support to colleagues to aid the progression of casework
• Preparing case bundles for hearing and managing large volumes of documents
• Redacting sensitive information from document
• Booking meetings, travel and accommodation for legal team colleagues
• Corresponding with clients by telephone and in writing
• Creating and updating records on the case management system
• Contacting 3rd parties to obtain relevant documents and liaising with witnesses in relation to attending hearings and dealing with their queries

We are looking for candidates with:

• Previous administration experience and ideally will have previous legal and/or case management experience
• Strong PC skills including the MS Office suite
• Diary management experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential and
• Innovative and organised individual with the ability to problem solve and think on your feet.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Work/life balance
• 30 days' holiday allowance + bank holidays after 12 weeks on assignment!

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please apply now or call the branch on (phone number removed) if you have any queries. Due to the high volume of CVs we are currently receiving we are unable to reply to each application. If you have not heard from us within 5 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Office Angels is an equal opportunity employer

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.

Competitive salary + Excellent Benefits

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking to take your next step in legal support services? Would you thrive in a fast-paced, prestigious legal environment where accuracy and professionalism are key?

A prestigious barristers' chambers in central London is looking for a proactive Legal Support Services Coordinator to take on a key position within their operations team. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in document services, printing, e-bundling, or legal administration to step into a leadership role managing a small team and ensuring smooth, high-quality support for barristers across chambers.

This is a hands-on, fully office-based position suited to someone who takes pride in running an efficient operation and enjoys collaborating with both legal and administrative colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Junior Clerks to deliver a professional post, print, and bundling service
• Manage e-bundling, scanning, editing and printing of court-ready legal documents
• Support barristers with document preparation and physical delivery to courts and clients across London
• Maintain and replenish printers, copiers, and stationery across chambers
• Liaise with suppliers, manage stock levels and oversee off-site document storage
• Provide general administrative support including setting up meeting rooms, arranging couriers, and ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth daily operations

Skills & Experience

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Previous experience in legal document services, clerking, or administration preferred
• Confident user (or fast learner) of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
• Reliable, punctual, and professional with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a traditional, professional environment where high standards are expected
• A team player who takes pride in supporting others and leading by example

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected and well-established chambers, gaining insight into high-profile legal work while building valuable experience in legal operations.

On completion of probation, benefits package includes 6% employer pension contribution, bonus scheme up to 15% of salary based on targets, Season Ticket Loan, Permanent Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance and bonus half-day 'birthday' holiday.

If you're practical, hands-on, and ready to step up into a coordination role, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Trainee Legal Support Advisor

• Level:Staff
• Responsible to:Team Leader Non Portal / Litigation Team

Job Summary

Once fully trained an LSA will deliver a robust quality claims support service with key focus on our customers and claim quality. They will provide legal support and advice to our customers during their personal injury and/or uninsured losses claim, with management and support throu.

WHJS1_UKTJ

We are currently seeking a proactive and organised Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to support our clients busy Residential Property team based in Witney. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a dynamic and supportive legal practice, where your contributions make a genuine impact.
About the Role:
In this vital role, you'll provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial suppo.

WHJS1_UKTJ

• Ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the conveyancing department.
• Typing all necessary documents from hand-written notes or by transcribing digital dictation.
• Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required
• Undertake file management including opening and closing files, photocopying, and filing all relevant documents.
• Field calls and if necessary, routing calls and taking messages.
• Manage Fee Earners diaries, organising internal and external meetings.
• Support other members of the team in the performance of their duties

• Previous Experience as a legal secretary and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
• Well-organised, careful, conscientious approach.
• Able ty to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills
• Good literacy skills and numeracy skills.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office and Legal Databases.

• Monday to Friday 09.00Am to 17.00PM- full time 35 hours per week
• Holiday 28 days + bank holidays
• Salary Competitive (DOE)